Oakridge Kikuyu
Oakridge Kikuyu is a beautiful high cold tolerant turf variety that keeps a beautiful green leaf, especially during cooler months. This variety of Kikuyu is seedless and recovers quickly from wear, making Oakridge Kikuyu the turf of choice for homes, schools, racing tracks and sports fields.
Oakridge Kikuyu in Toowoomba, Mount Tambourine, Maleny and the Darling Downs
Oakridge Kikuyu's high tolerance of the cold makes it especially pleasing for backyard enthusiasts in Toowoomba and the Darling Downs.
It is a male sterile type which means no seeds to blow onto your gardens and you won't experience lawn damage from seed-harvesting parrots. The absence of seeds also means there is no allergy-causing pollen and it maintains its neat appearance for longer.
Oakridge Kikuyu is a fantastic choice of cold-tolerant turf for Toowoomba, the Darling Downs, Mount Tamboruine and Maleny.
Drought Resistance
Maintenance Needs
Shade Tolerance
Cold Tolerance
Fit for purpose
Oakridge Kikuyu Fit for Purpose
Oakridge Kikuyu is a high performance turf ideal for home lawns and high impact public areas. Examples of the best fit for purpose include:
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Morphology
Plant
Growth: Stolons and Rhizomes
Vigour: Strong to very strong
Leaf Blade:
Length: 30-50mm
Width: 3-5mm
Colour: Light Green
Stolon:
Stolon Length: Very long
Stolon diameter of node: Medium to broad
Internode length: Long
Internode thickness: Broad
Shadetuff Zoysia's Performance
Establishment:
Quick to establish all year long.
Mowing:
Every 5 to 7 days. Less in winter.
Colour:
Light green but responds to Nitrogen fertiliser for darker colour.
Fertiliser:
Can be hungry to maintain. Good growth and colour. Every 3 - 4 months.
Drought Tolerance:
High
Recommended Mowing Height:
30-40mm
Weed & Insect Resistance:
Medium
Wear Tolerance:
Superior
Water Requirements:
Medium
Thatching:
Low
Disease Resistance:
Medium
Shade Tolerance:
Medium
Maintenance:
Medium. More mowing is required in stormy summers.
Seed Heads:
No seed heads. Make sterile.
Cold Tolerance:
Best. Tolerates light frosts.
