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Palmetto Buffalo Grass
Palmetto Buffalo Grass is a hard-wearing, low maintenance buffalo turf that is fantastic for the family home. It has 75% better winter colouring than other types of buffalo grass and has a soft leaf. It is a low allergenic species. (minimum total order quantity of 30 m2)
Appearance
- Excellent winter-green colour
- Soft to touch and underfoot
- Broad leaf
- Dense growth
Features
- High shade tolerance
- Low maintenance
- Low thatch
- High wear tolerance
- Solid weed resistance due to dense growth
- Produces low seed head (a common irritant for people with allergies)
Climatic performance
- Drought tolerance
- High cold tolerance, including frost
- Performs in heat and humidity
- Grows in most parts of Australia
Environmental benefits
- Low water usage
- Reduced herbicide requirements
Palmetto® Soft Leaf Buffalo needs less watering and mowing than most turf varieties, delivering a great looking lawn with minimal fuss.
Palmetto® has strong-growing runners that grow across the ground, rather than upwards. This growth pattern creates a dense lawn with solid wear tolerance and recovery rate. It’s also why Palmetto® is great at out-competing weeds.
Palmetto® has an excellent winter-green colour and performs well in shade.
With its deep root system, Palmetto® is an efficient water user and drought tolerant.
Maintenance
- Cut to 2cm-5cm in sun, or 5cm-7cm in shade
- Mow every 7-10 days in warmer months, and every 3-6 weeks in colder months
- Fertiliser is recommended twice a year: once in early April and once in September
Palmetto® Soft Leaf Buffalo is drought tolerant once established – but, like all plants, needs water. Requirements will vary depending on environmental factors. Be aware of a drying climate and water your lawn accordingly.
Remember, infrequent deep watering of your lawn promotes a healthy lawn and a strong deep-rooted system. Watering time is best in the early morning.