Agrostis stolonifera A4
Ideal for its use in greens and tees on golf courses, being one of the most recommended varieties by golf course designers.
It has an excellent ability of damage recovery due to its aggressive growth rate and is a great competitor to Poa annua.
It is a high maintenance species.
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CHARACTERISTICS
Aesthetics
Aesthetics
Use
Golf course greens and tees, gardens and high maintenance landscapes.
Colour
Dark, bluish green.
Blade width
Very fine.
Yellowing/winter discolouring
Very slight, only occurs in very extreme temperatures.
Function
Function
Soils
Sandy soils, and soils with good drainage. pH between 5.5 and 8.0.
Growth/reproduction
Erect growth and stoloniferous, very agressive and vigorous.
Erosion
High resistance.
Damage recovery
High resistance to treading and tufts.
Plagues
High resistance.
Diseases
High resistance.
Climate
Climate
Heat
High resistance providing the watering needs are met.
Cold
High resistance, does not suffer in winter.
Shade
Medium to high resistance.
Drought
Medium resistance.
Salinity
Medium resistance.
Watering needs
Medium-high.
Care
Care
Mowing
Very high frequency with helicodials. Height between 3 and 10mm.
Weed control
High resistance if mowing height is low. Principally affected by Poa annua.
Fertilizers
High.
Growing zone