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Ozbreed's Turf Varieties

When buying a lawn you need to look at what type of turf you need: shade tolerant, wear tolerant, low maintenance, etc. No turf is best for all situations. There are many varieties available in Australia and it can be hard to decide what turf is right for you. Below is a good selection of varieties available with easy to follow descriptions. With lots of growers around Australia for these varieties, you can get the right turf for the right price.

Download the PDF for a detailed guide on choosing the right turf: Residential use | Commercial use NOTE: Even if your state isn't listed, the turf varieties below may work in your area. Consult a lawn care professional for advice on which turf is best for your area.

For Residential and Commercial Use

Full sun to heavy shade
Visit the Palmetto website	Best winter colour Buffalo Less mowing & edging Emerald green colour Low allergenic turf (good for people with allergies) Recommended for: VIC, NSW, QLD, WA, SA & ACT.
Visit the Sapphire website	#1 Buffalo in shade* (proven by DPI research) Finer leaf and softer Buffalo Great wear tolerance Good drought tolerance Recommended for: VIC, NSW, QLD, WA & SA. * Data from Adaptation & Management of Australian Buffalo Grass Cultivars for Shade & Water Conservation. HAL and Queensland Department of Primary Industries.
Full sun to moderate shade
Visit the Empire website	Best for low maintenance and low fertiliser needs Lawn grub resistant Great drought tolerance Beautiful fine texture Recommended for: NSW, QLD & NT.
Visit the Nara website	Best for native gardens & salt spray affected areas Lawn grub resistant Great drought tolerance & good wear tolerance Low maintenance and beautiful fine texture Recommended for: NSW, QLD, WA, SA, & ACT.
Full sun to light shade
Visit the Kenda website	Best for big dogs & hard playing kids Excellent winter colour & wear tolerance Sterile Kikuyu (it won't become a weed like common Kikuyu) Fast to establish and uniform growth Recommended for: VIC, NSW, WA, SA & ACT.

 

Recommended for Commercial Use Only

Visit the Cynomax website	Fast establishing and excellent wear recovery Ideal for sports and parks use Scalps less with a good density Very little seed head so less mowing than most Couch Recommended for: VIC & WA.
Visit the Cynosport website	A sports Couch ideal for warmer climates Great for high profile sporting venues Good density without the thatch problems Fast establishing and excellent wear recovery Recommended for: NSW & QLD.

 

 

Turf Development

Ozbreed has identified, tested and developed improved warm season turf grasses. They are superior varieties that were bred to be more beautiful and to require less maintenance, along with other individual qualities that each turf has. These turf varieties are leading the way in the industry and are readily adopted by landscapers, councils, architects, golf course superintendents - anyone who values superior aesthetics and functionality of reduced water and maintenance needs in their landscape.

An abundance of research has been put into each turf variety to ensure you get the best out of it. Click here to visit the research page to see the amount of work put into Ozbreed's turf varieties.