Characteristics of Emerald Dwarf Bermudagrass

 Unique Growth Habit

–  Produces lateral stems which grow primarily as rhizomes rather than stolons

–  Rhizomes grow deeply in the profile and are distributed throughout the first 1” of the profile

    rather than being stacked near the surface

–  Does not form a thick mat of stolons at the soil surface

–  A massive root system which grows very deep in the rootzone even at greens height

–  Shoot density slightly greater than Tifdwarf but not as great as high-density ultradwarfs

–  Relatively little thatch accumulation compared to high-density cultivars

–  Maintains shoot density in fall

 Producing greens which:

–  Keep better infiltration

–  Are not prone to scalping

–  Do not require a great deal of topdressing

–  Do not require extensive aerification

–  Do not require frequent watering

–  Can withstand infrequent, deep verticutting

–  Can be managed with higher nitrogen levels

     (Resulting in more vigor, better recuperative potential, beautiful dark-green turf color)

–  Will readily accept overseeding

–  Will perform well in coarse sand rootzones

–  Can withstand poor water quality

–  Are less prone to stresses