Bargreen II

Festuca rubra commut
Chewings fescue is a high ornamental fine
fescue with high recovery after winter. It is
showing a nice green colour in spring. It
keeps on growing into late autumn as well.
Apart from its use in lawns and parks its
major application can be found in golf
greens in the Northwestern part of Europe. Bargreen II
New top chewings fescue for golf courses!
•Excellent shoot density.
•Good resistance to red thread under closemowing.
•Medium-light green colour with beautiful leaf texture.
•Good winter hardiness.
•Reasonable drought tolerance.
•Wide application possibilities in Europe.
Atlantic climate
Nordic climate
Continental
Mediterranean
Characteristics
Fineness of leaves
Colour darkness
Fast green up after winter
Fusarium resistance
Bargreen II is a new top variety for use in mixtures for golf greens and ornamental purposes. The variety
has superb shoot density and a close mowing tolerance down to 5 mm (4 mm in summer!). This makes
Bargreen II the best choice for the overseeding of tees, fairways and greens! The variety has excellent
red thread resistance and maintains a healthy colour, even if nitrogen applications are decreased.
Moreover, Bargreen II mixes very well with species such as Agrostis capillaris in green mixtures and fi
ne leaved Lolium perenne in fairway mixtures.
Application
Bargreen II is a Festuca rubra commutata suitable for:
•Sport
golf courses: tees, greens and fairways
cricket and tennis courts
•Surrounds / aprons
•Bowling greens
•Turf production
Colour
Medium-light coloured variety.
Partner varieties in mixtures
Bargreen II has been extensively tested in private trials at STRI UK and Hohenheim University in
Germany and during several small trials in other countries. All trials showed the signifi cant ornamental
value of Bargreen II and its great performance on golf greens. Best combinations were found with
Festuca rubra spps. such as Barcrown, Viktorka and Barswing. Other combinations are with Agrostis
capillaris Barking and Heriot for greens or with dwarf perennial rye grasses as Bargold, Barlady and
Barsignum for fairways, tees or lawns.
Additional features
Resistance to dollar spot
Resistance to red thread
Less irrigation required
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Less nitrogen required
Germination energy at low temperature
Festuca rubra commut
Chewings fescue is a high ornamental fine
fescue with high recovery after winter. It is
showing a nice green colour in spring. It
keeps on growing into late autumn as well.
Apart from its use in lawns and parks its
major application can be found in golf
greens in the Northwestern part of Europe. Specifications
Species
Seeds per gram
Optimal pH range
Huminidy
Salt tolerance
Maintenance required
Rhizomes/Stolons/Tufted
Shade tolerance
Water requirement
Thatch build-up
Festuca rubra co
1,000
5.5 - 6.8
low
weak
low
tufted
good
low/medium
high
Atlantic climate
Nordic climate
Continental
Mediterranean
Characteristics
Fineness of leaves
Colour darkness
Fast green up after winter
Fusarium resistance
Resistance to dollar spot
Resistance to red thread
Less irrigation required
Less nitrogen required
Germination energy at low temperature
Barenbrug Holland BV • P.O. Box 1338 • 6501 BH Nijmegen • The Netherlands • +31 24 3488185 • www.barenbrug.biz