Championship-grade greens turf for smooth ball roll
Drought Resistance
High
Shade Tolerance
Low
Wear Tolerance
Very High
Maintenance Need
Medium-High
Leaf Type
Ultra-Fine
Establishment
Sod, Sprigs, Plugs
With a dense, low-growing habit and superior wear recovery, it handles low mowing heights and high traffic with ease. Its heat tolerance and low shade adaptability make it a favorite in warm-climate turf management, offering a smooth, true playing surface with minimal thatch.
Tif Dwarf Hybrid Bermuda first appeared in the 1960s as a natural mutation of Tifgreen, featuring finer leaf blades and a richer green color. This sterile, ultra-dwarf grass is propagated only through sod, sprigs, or plugs and forms a dense, uniform turf ideal for golf greens, bowling greens, tennis, and croquet courts. It thrives under close mowing at 3–6 mm height with daily reel mowing and strong root development. Its fine texture and rapid lateral growth ensure a smooth ball roll and premium visual quality.
Tif Dwarf shows excellent tolerance to heat, drought, and foot traffic, and performs better in low shade compared to other ultradwarf Bermuda types. Although it may be vulnerable to pests such as webworms and chinch bugs, and diseases like dollar spot, regular maintenance practices—including aeration, appropriate mowing, and balanced fertilization—help maintain healthy and professional turf quality.
Tif Dwarf Hybrid Bermuda is primarily used for golf greens and other high-traffic sports areas. It offers excellent turf quality, dense growth, and reproduces effectively from stolons. Its low maintenance and resilience make it suitable for professional turf managers and high-performance sports surfaces.
Colour: Dark Green
Texture: Dense – Thin Leaves
Performance: Low-quality water tolerant, damage-resistant, reproduces effectively, medium shade durable, heavy foot-traffic tolerant, and outstanding quality.
Climate: Ideal for temperate-to-hot climates
Mowing: 1.5–5 cm; should not exceed one-third of grass height. Use sharp blades. Revolving machinery ≥2 cm, cylindrical blades may go below 2 cm. Avoid mowing when wet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tif Dwarf Hybrid Bermuda?
Tif Dwarf Hybrid Bermuda is an ultra-fine, sterile hybrid Bermudagrass developed for golf greens, bowling and tennis courts, offering dense turf and smooth ball roll.
How is Tif Dwarf Hybrid Bermuda established?
Tif Dwarf cannot be grown from seed; it must be established vegetatively using sod, plugs, or sprigs for fast and uniform coverage.
What mowing height is recommended for Tif Dwarf?
Tif Dwarf should be mowed daily with a reel mower at a height of 3–6 mm to maintain a smooth, dense putting-green surface.
Does Tif Dwarf tolerate foot traffic?
Yes, Tif Dwarf withstands heavy foot traffic and recovers quickly, making it suitable for golf greens, tennis courts, and croquet lawns.
Is Tif Dwarf heat tolerant?
Yes, Tif Dwarf is a warm-season turfgrass that thrives in hot and sunny climates and recovers well from heat and drought stress.
Can Tif Dwarf grow in shade?
Tif Dwarf has low shade tolerance and it performs best under full sun exposure.
How often should you aerate Tif Dwarf?
Aerate Tif Dwarf greens 1–2 times per year to maintain soil health, support oxygen flow to the roots, and reduce compaction.
What pests affect Tif Dwarf Bermuda?
Pests like sod webworms, chinch bugs, and mole crickets may appear; regular monitoring and integrated pest control methods keep turf healthy.
How do you fertilize Tif Dwarf grass?
Apply balanced fertilizer during the growing season based on soil tests to support healthy color and density without promoting excessive growth.
Is Tif Dwarf low maintenance?
Tif Dwarf requires daily mowing and careful maintenance, but its strong recovery and tolerance to heat and traffic reduce overall upkeep.
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