SAULSBURY
Agrostis capillaris
- Extremely fine leaf texture for a premium turf appearance
- Exceptional shoot density creates a dense, uniform sward
- Outstanding visual quality
- The finest and densest variety in the DLF range
- Nr 1 on greens on STRI (UK) 2026
Exceptional fineness and density
Saulsbury is an elite browntop bentgrass variety developed to deliver the very highest standards of turf quality, appearance and performance. Bred from exceptionally fine, dense and persistent parent plants selected from golf courses in New Zealand's South Island, it combines ultra-fine leaf texture with outstanding shoot density to produce a remarkably uniform and attractive turf surface.
Outstanding turf quality
Saulsbury is recognised for its exceptional fineness, density and visual appeal. The dense, uniform sward creates a rich, premium appearance and delivers excellent surface consistency throughout the year. Its outstanding turf quality has been repeatedly demonstrated in trials, where it has excelled for uniformity, fineness and overall performance under close mowing conditions.
Adaptability and establishment
Well adapted to temperate climatic regions, Saulsbury performs consistently across a wide range of growing conditions. It also offers good germination and early establishment, providing rapid ground cover and helping to achieve high-quality playing surfaces in a relatively short time. This combination of strong establishment and long-term persistence makes it a reliable choice for professional turf managers.
Disease resistance and performance
In addition to its exceptional visual qualities, Saulsbury offers excellent disease resistance, including particularly strong tolerance to dollar spot. This helps maintain turf quality and presentation while supporting consistent performance throughout the growing season. The variety retains its fine texture and density under intensive management, making it well suited to the demands of high-performance turf environments.
Recommended uses
Saulsbury is ideally suited to golf greens and other closely mown turf areas where premium quality is required. Its exceptional fineness, density and uniformity create smooth, high-quality surfaces with outstanding playing characteristics. For sites where the highest standards of turf quality and presentation are expected, Saulsbury is an excellent choice.
Technical Specifications
- Browntop bent
- Tolerate low mowing
- Recommended for use on golf greens
| Greens , Close Mown Trials (Mown at 5mm) (scale 1 to 9, 9 = best). Source: BSPB/STRI Turfgrass Seed 2024 | ||
| Saulsbury | Avg. of the list | |
| Shoot density | 8.1 | 6.7 |
| Visual merit | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Mean | 8.0 | 6.8 |
| Fineness of leaf | 8.2 | 6.6 |
| Winter greenness | 6.2 | 6.1 |
| Summer greenness | 6.9 | 6.3 |
Product information
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