Sapphire Buffalo for Campbelltown
Sapphire Soft Leaf Buffalo
Sapphire Soft Leaf Buffalo is a premium, fine-leaf buffalo turf renowned for its exceptional shade tolerance, vibrant colour, and soft texture. It can thrive in up to 80% shade and requires as little as 2–3 hours of direct sunlight per day, making it ideal for properties with large trees or limited sun exposure.
Featuring a deep green colour year-round, Sapphire maintains excellent winter colour and does not become dormant like many older buffalo varieties. Its dense growth habit and strong root system provide outstanding weed resistance and allow for rapid recovery from wear and tear, making it perfect for families and pets.
With low thatch, low maintenance requirements, and excellent performance in both sunny and shaded areas, Sapphire Buffalo is a versatile choice for residential and commercial landscapes alike.
Product Information
| Texture: | Soft, fine leaf |
| Description: | Dark green in colour, leaf width average of 6.4mm |
| Use: | Lawns (residential/commercial/industrial), parkland. |
| Mowing height: | 35mm-45mm in full sun, 50mm-60mm in shade Method of propagation: Vegetative rolls and sprigging of stolons |
| Preferred soil types: | Best on sandy loams, pH 5.2 to 7.5 preferred. Tolerance range from pH 4.6 to 8.1. Not tolerant of water logging. |
| Comments: | Low maintenance, less spongy than other buffalo varieties Heat: Thrives in hot/humid desert areas |
| Cold: | Tested down to minus 10°C in Canberra. |
| Shade: | Moderate to good, like other buffalo varieties. |
| Drought: | Excellent once established due to deep root system. |
| Salinity: | Good, like other buffalo varieties. |
| Wear: | Excellent with fast recovery. |
| Herbicide sensitivity: | Sensitive to many herbicides. Use only registered herbicides in accordance with a label that is safe on soft-leaf buffalo. Avoid chemicals containing Dicamba. |
For more information, download the technical data sheet below.
