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Palmetto is the Number One Selling Buffalo Lawn in the World
Palmetto Buffalo Grass Soft Leaf has a very soft leaf, great shade tolerance, outstanding Winter colour, great at out-competing weeds, low allergenic, less thatch, less mowing, disease and pest tolerance and good wear recovery.
Palmetto Buffalo turf offers numerous benefits, requiring less watering and maintenance compared to other Buffalo varieties. It only necessitates fertilisation once or twice a year. With its vibrant green colour that persists throughout the year, even during autumn and winter in most regions, and its ability to effectively suppress weed growth, this Soft Leaf Buffalo grass proves to be an ideal choice for families.
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Palmetto buffalo grass possesses a remarkable capacity to maintain its vibrant color even during colder seasons. Extensive observational comparisons conducted on grower’s farms across Australia have consistently demonstrated Palmetto as one of the most exceptional performers in this regard, with its ability to remain green for extended periods surpassing many other varieties.
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VISUAL APPEAL: Emerald green, broad vertical leaf.
WATERING: Low water usage. 40ml per week (over 2-3 days) in Summer, no watering required during Winter.
MOWING FREQUENCY: Every 2 weeks in Summer, 4-6 weeks in Winter.
WEAR/TOLERANCE: Moderate to low.
SUNLIGHT/SHADE: Minimum 3 hours of direct sunlight per day.
DROUGHT/FROST TOLERANCE: Very good drought and frost tolerance.
DROUGHT/FROST RECOVERY: Very good recovery.
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| Shade Tolerance | High | Low | High | High | Medium | Medium | High | Low |
| Drought Tolerance | Medium | High | Medium | Medium | High | High | High | High |
| Weed Resistance | High | Medium | High | High | High | High | High | Medium |
| Wear Tolerance | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High |
| Maintenance | Low | High | Low | Low | Very Low | Very Low | Very Low | High |
| Leaf Type | Broad | Fine | Broad | Broad | Medium | Medium | Fine | Fine |
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Shade tolerant – Is one of the most shade tolerant lawns available, maintaining colour & cover in shady conditions.
Low maintenance – Is a low water user & requires less fertiliser, mowing & renovation than most other turf varieties.
Less invasive – Can easily be contained with the occasional use of an edger & is easily removed from garden beds.
Soft leaf & low allergy – Makes Palmetto ideally suited to children and the whole family.
Attractive – A broad emerald green leaf with a vertical growth habit. Finer leaf than most other buffaloes.
