Limerick

Stenotaphrum secundatum

Scientific name

Stenotaphrum secundatum


Common name

Buffalograss


Other names (PBR name, trademark, breeder code)

TF01 (protected by Australian Plant Breeder's Rights); Limerick™ (trade mark of J & R AG. PTY LTD); Jabiru® (former registered trade mark used of Fraser Investment Group Pty Ltd).


Description

Limerick™ is a coarse-testured buffalograss that grows well in heavily shaded areas. The Australian buffalo variety has fast lateral growth and requires less mowing than some other commercial buffalo grass varieties. Limerick™ has a dark green and posses good winter colour.


Other comments

DNA profiling by The University of Queensland through ISSR techniques identified that TF01 is a unique Australian buffalo grass variety.

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Available in Sod/turf
Turf price range (per m2) $8.00 - $9.00
Use Residential and Parks
Suitable climate classification Subtropical and Tropical and Temperate
Preferred mowing height 30mm - 50mm
Shade tolerance Good
Wear tolerance Moderate
Cold tolerance Moderate
Heat tolerance Good
Salinity tolerance Moderate
Water requirement Moderate
Fertiliser requirement Moderate
Mowing frequency Moderate
Thatch production Moderate

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