Cynodon dactylon
Copperhead
Copperhead (DLF-460/3048) seeded turf-type bermudagrass (Cyndon dactylon var. dacytlon) has demonstrated excellent turf quality for homes, parks and sports fields. It has rapid establishment and superior drought tolerance. Copperhead has dark green color, medium fine leaf texture and good spring dead spot resistance. It is an excellent choice for any location a seeded bermdagrass is grown. Copperhead has shown superior performance grown with saline water and high performance from the Southeast to the Southwest. The genetic background includes material selected for superior winter hardiness for Transition Zone performance.
Key features
- Excellent turf quality for homes, parks and sports fields.
- Rapid establishment
- Superior drought tolerance.
- Dark green color
- Medium fine leaf texture
Segment
Turfgrass
Category
Bermudagrass
Species
Bermudagrass
Sci. Name
Cynodon dactylon
Approx. Seeds/Kg.
3300000
Approx. Seeds/Lb.
1500000
Seeding Depth (cm)
0.3175-0.635
Seeding Depth (Inches)
1/8-1/4
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Kg./Hectare)
100-145
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre)
90-130
Seeding Rate - Interseed (Kg./100 sq. meters)
.25-.75
Seeding Rate - Interseed (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.)
.5-1.5
Seeding Rate - New (Kg./100 sq. meters)
1-1.5
Seeding Rate - New (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.)
2-3
Seeding Rate - Overseed (Kg./100 sq. meters)
.25-.75
Seeding Rate - Overseed (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.)
.5-1.5
Endophyte + (Yes, No)
No
Establishment (Days)
7-14
First Mowing (Days)
18-21
Germination (Days)
5-7
Mowing Frequency (Per Week)
1
Nitrogen Requirement (Low, Med, High)
Medium