Title

MR430: An Evaluation of Turfgrass Species and Varieties: Tall Fescue

Authors

Alan R. Langille
Annamarie Pennucci

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Description

Originating in Europe, Tall fescue (Festuca anundinacea Schreb.) is a coarse-textured grass, which is characterized by a bunch-type growth habit. Tall fescue possesses a deeper, coarser and more extensive root system than the other cool- season species giving this grass excellent drought tolerance. It is propagated by seed, with an establishment rate that is more rapid than Kentucky bluegrass, but slower than perennial ryegrass. In conclusion, the improved tall fescue varieties performed surprisingly well at the Littlefield Garden at the University of Maine. Based upon this performance, this species should be given consideration as a cool-season turf species in those situations where its demonstrated attributes are consistent with the turf needs of that location and/or situation.

Document Type

Report

ISSN

1070–1516

Rights and Access Note

Rights assessment remains the responsibility of the researcher. No known restrictions on publication.

Volume

430

Publication Date

8-2002

Publisher

Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station

City

Orono

Keywords

tall fescue, turfgrass variety trials, Maine

Disciplines

Horticulture

Recommended Citation

Langille, A.R., and A. Pennucci. 2002. An evaluation of turfgrass species and varieties: Tall fescue