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The new standard in drought tolerance

TifTuf Bermudagrass is the Most Drought Tolerant. Period.

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  • Drought tolerant
  • Water bill savings
  • High tolerance to foot traffic
  • Rapid growth
A lawn that will pay for itself in reduced water bills

TifTuf is superior to all other lawns for drought tolerance

TifTuf maintains turf quality under drought stress; it does not go drought-dormant like other warm season lawns. Rather, it holds acceptable green color, even during the tough droughts we endure here in the Deep South.

Pictured: Tifway (left) and TifTuf (right) during prolonged drought showing a clear line of drought dormancy and beautiful green.
Tifway drough vs TifTuf looking good fall 2017 drough conditions

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Thinking about making the switch to TifTuf? Use the water calculator to estimate how much money TifTuf will save you.

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TifTuf is better looking

  • Fine-textured & bright green
  • Better color and density than Tifway 419
  • Quicker spring green up and better color retention into fall than other bermudagrasses
  • Faster recovery from drought
  • Better shade tolerance than other Bermuda lawns

TifTuf is more rugged with quicker recovery

  • Best resistance to foot traffic & sports
  • Faster recovery from wear & tear
  • Faster recovery from injury
  • Choice turfgrass for sports: from football, soccer, and rugby to golf and equestrian sports
  • For home lawns, TifTuf is the ideal choice for toughness and rapid recovery for families who love outdoor activities
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Where to Use TiTuf Bermudagrass

Sports Fields, Commercial Buildings, Residential - EVERYWHERE

Due to its drought tolerance, TifTuf Bermuda grass is replacing Tifway (419) as the new standard turfgrass in residential and commercial landscapes as well as use in other high traffic areas like parks & sports fields. High impact activities such as football, soccer, baseball and golf are no problem for TifTuf because it withstands wear and tear from traffic better than any other Bermuda.

  • Residential lawns & commercial landscapes
  • Public & private parks
  • Sports turf from golf to equestrian sports to football, soccer, rugby & baseball
  • Roadsides & medians
  • Large industrial or municipality complexes
  • Around pools
  • One full zone hardier than other Bermudagrasses - range is Zone 6b to 11a on the 2012 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map or Zones 1-3 on the Turfgrass Hardiness Map

Backed by data. Click each image to see a detailed view of the chart.

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Rocky Mount Mills Historic District-shade tolerance-TifTuf vital to revitalization by Kevin F
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Warren TifTuf After 1st week of August 2018
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TifTuf bermudagrass overseeded rye near a pool

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