Emerald Comparisons
Growth Habit Comparison Of Emerald Dwarf Bermudagrass With Ultradwarf Bermudagrasses
Ultradwarf Cultivars | Emerald Dwarf | |
Shoot Density | Very High | High |
Lateral Stem Quantity | Many, Smaller | Fewer, Larger |
Lateral Stem Location | At Surface (Stolons) | Beneath Surface (Rhizomes) |
Roots | Numerous, Smaller Shallow | Fewer Larger Deep |
Thatch Accumulation | More | Less |
Grain or “Sheen” Formation | Yes | No |