Shademaster is the first pioneer of Australian Soft Leaf Baffalo varieties,premium multi-purpose and economical.
It is an extremely hardy turf and is able to tolerate a wide range of conditions and situations, with excellent shade tolerance and a vigorous
rate of growth. It has a broad dark green leaf, and minimal thatch.

Excellent for heavy traffic areas and is able to compete against weeds. Shademaster Buffalo prefers a warmer climate however it can also
perform well in cooler temperate regions.

Maintenance with Shademaster is moderate to high and coupled together with its economical price makes it very popular and an ideal option.
Shademaster has a rapid rate of establishment and therefore is ideal for the landscaping industry as well as local governments.

Shademaster also excels well in the home garden as it has exceptional growth and can withstand high traffic as well as pets.
Shademaster is very versatile; it thrives in full sun as well as partial shade making it an excellent lawn.
Shademaster is extremely salt tolerant which also makes it suitable for coastal areas.

Characteristics
Wear:
Shademaster’s vigorous nature allows it to handle heavy amounts of traffic without damage.
A very hardy & resilient Soft Leaf Buffalo, has an excellent recovery from wear and tear.

Colour:
It has a medium dark green colour
Hot Weather Tolerance:
Shademaster is very versatile and thrives in full sun areas.
Shade Tolerance:
Shademaster has excellent shade tolerance due to its large broad leaf structure and will adapt to semi shady areas.


Texture:
Has a broad medium dark coloured leaf, with a softer and lusher growth character.

Cold Tolerance:
It will go into dormancy in colder regions, but recovers quickly early spring.

Salt Tolerance:
Excellent salt tolerance which makes it suitable for coastal regions.

Fertilization:
Fertiliser should be well balanced and used to manufacturers specifications; it’s best in light application on a regular basis approximately 4-12 weeks.
There are specially formulated professional blend fertilisers that contain nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
Apply fertiliser regularly all year round and prior to and during water restriction periods to help make lawns healthy and assist in recovery.
Always ensure that you fertilise well in autumn as the healthier the lawn going into winter the better the performance in winter. Always remember to water lawn well after fertilising.