Pruning guide
How to prune wild strawberry
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Pruning wild strawberry — FAQ
When should I prune wild strawberry?
Early spring for light tidy-up; runners removed as desired throughout the season. Remove dead leaves and damaged growth by hand or with scissors as needed. In early spring, shear the foliage back by one-third if the plant looks scruffy. Remove runners at the base to control spread or pot them up as propagules. No hard structural pruning required.
How often does wild strawberry need pruning?
As needed; very low-maintenance compared to cultivated strawberries. Wild strawberry (Fragaria vesca) needs minimal pruning. It fruits on both old and new growth and spreads freely by runners. Remove dead or diseased leaves as they appear. You can cut the whole plant back lightly in early spring to tidy it, and remove runners if you want to restrict spread — otherwise let it naturalise.
How do you prune wild strawberry?
Remove dead leaves and damaged growth by hand or with scissors as needed. In early spring, shear the foliage back by one-third if the plant looks scruffy. Remove runners at the base to control spread or pot them up as propagules. No hard structural pruning required.