|
|
|
Seashore Paspalum
Available in both Sod and Hydrosprigging. Call (808)243-2233 for pricing.
Description: Native to Australia, Seashore Paspalum is often used in place of Bermuda along the coastal regions of the U.S.. Seashore Paspalum has a medium-fine texture and is dark green in appearance.
Pros:
-
Thrives in very salty soils
-
Grows and spreads quickly
-
High maintenance
-
Low durablity
-
Is tolerant to conditions of heat, and moderate shade
Cons:
-
Does not react well to cold weather and will typically brown in such conditions
-
Can appear brown during low-level mowings during the summer months
-
Often requires a reel mower to cut properly
|
Color: |
Rich dark green, darker than bermudagrass |
|
Texture: |
Medium-fine, similar to hybrid bermudagrass |
|
Performance: |
-
Tolerates high levels of salt in irrigation water and soil, and extremely high or low pH levels
-
Tolerates a wide range of alternate water sources including reclaimed water, recycled waste water, and sea water
-
Requires less water, fertilizer, and pesticides than other warm-season grasses
-
Highly drought and wear tolerant, similar to bermudagrass
-
Tolerates oxygen starved, water-logged soils better than bermudagrass
-
Recovers quickly from injuries such as divots
-
Handles a wide range of mowing heights
|
|
Climate: |
Thrives in warm to hot climates, USDA zones 7-11 |
|
Shade tolerance: |
Not shade tolerant, best in full sun all day |
|
Maintenance: |
Low level of maintenance required, may be overseeded for winter color |
|
Mowing: |
½" |
Valley Isle Sod
788 Malaihi Road
Wailuku, Maui, HI 96793
(808)243-2233
|
|
