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 |