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Plateau – hardy, low maintenance, Australian couch

Plateau turf: unique characteristics

• Unique lateral growth means mowing frequency is reduced
• The best shade tolerant couch on the market
• Reduced maintenance creates cost savings

Plateau is named after its strong lateral growth pattern. 

 Developed in Australia, Plateau couch is:

• Very shade tolerant - due to lateral growth and light absorbing orientation of leaves
• Deep rich green in colour – well into the cooler times of year
• Hard wearing, good looking and low maintenance

Plateau turf is ideal for:

• Residential and commercial lawns – for a formal appearance
• Parks and gardens, nature strips and roadside verges
• Full sun to partly shaded areas

Plateau turf is currently being used at:

• Drummoyne Oval, NSW
• The Royal Sydney Golf Club, NSW
• Manly Golf Club, NSW
• Optus Oval, VIC
• High profile commercial and residential sites

Download trial results for Plateau Green Couch here. (PDF, 196 KB file)

Maintenance information for Plateau Turf

• Requires a minimum of 4 hours of direct sunlight daily
• Mow every 3-5 weeks at height of approximately 12 mm during summer
• Mow every 6-8 weeks and raise mowing height to 14-18 mm in winter
• Annual to biannual scarifying might be necessary, ideally during spring.

For more detailed information on the care and maintenance of Oz Tuff turf varieties please click here.

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