Colour can be a top priority when choosing turf and Prestige ® Buffalo is the ultimate choice for lovers of dark green lawn. With its amazing winter colour and shade tolerance, Prestige® delivers year-round.
Prestige® has a dense growth pattern, resulting in solid wear tolerance and a rapid recovery rate. It’s also what make Prestige® great at out-competing weeds.
For sun, shade and wear tolerance, Prestige® Buffalo turf its a standout lawn.
With its deep root and underground runner system Prestige® is an efficient water user and drought tolerant.
Scientific Name: Stenotaphrum Secundatum
PBR: PAL42
Cut to 3.5cm -4.5cm in sun, or 5cm -6cm in shade
Mow every 7-10 days in warmer months and every 3 weeks in colder months.
Fertiliser is recommended twice a year; once in early April and one in September
Prestige® Buffalo is drought tolerant one 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.
Wear Tolerance | Medium-High |
Drought Tolerance | 6.5/10 |
Cold Tolerance | High |
Shade Tolerance – low wear | 70% |
Shade Tolerance – high wear | 50% |
Salt Tolerance | Medium |
Maintenance Levels | Low |
Mowing Required | Medium |
Seed Head Levels | Low |
Leaf Texture | Broad |
Winter Colour | 8/10 |
Soil Type | Most |
Where it works best | QLD, NSW, VIC, ACT |
Darkest green year-round
Soft to the touch and underfoot
Broad leaf
Dense Growth
Superior winter colour
Durable and robuse
Excellent shade tolerance
Very good recovery rate
Solid weed resistance due to dense growth
Low Thatch
Grows in many parts of Australia
Performs heat and humidity
Excellent cold-hardiness
Drought tolerant
Low Water Usage
Reduced herbicide requirements
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