Bermuda · Warm season

Celebration^®

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Overview

A rich blue-green Bermuda with elite wear tolerance and rapid recovery, chosen for professional sports fields and championship golf.

Best For

Sports fields

Golf fairways

High-traffic commercial

Specifications

Blade: Medium-fine
Sunlight: Full sun
Water: Low – Moderate
Traffic: Excellent
Mow: 3/8 to 1 in

About Celebration^®

Celebration^® Bermuda Grass

Celebration® is an improved Bermuda grass which delivers everything a superior sod should: durability, exceptional recovery, softness, and beautiful color. With deep roots and high heat tolerance, Celebration is a very water conservative grass. This variety is the grass of choice for many high school, college and professional sports fields.

Celebration Bermudagrass was featured in many stadiums at the 2016 Olympics in Rio.

Available at these farms

Fresno, CA

Download Spec Sheet Celebration at the 2016 Olympics (TPI News)

General Rating

These ratings give a general guideline to help you choose the right sod for your needs. For in-depth questions, contact the farm nearest you.

Drought Tolerance

Disease Resistance

Wear Resistance

Shade Tolerance

Winter Color

Heat Tolerance

Maintenance Guide

Watering

For the first 20 days, water as needed to keep the topsoil moist to a 3-inch depth. After 20 days, water two or three times a week during warm weather. No watering is required during winter dormancy. Sandy soil requires more frequent watering than clay soil. Inland areas require more water than coastal areas. Special attention should be paid to slopes and mounds where runoff occurs. More frequent, shorter watering may be necessary.

Fertilization

Fertilize in four to eight week intervals during warm weather, depending on your lawn’s color. Light green is an indication that your lawn needs fertilizer. Use an all-purpose fertilizer, and follow label directions.

Mowing

Mow seven days after installation. Mow to a height of 3/8 to 1 inch. Celebration should be mowed at least once a week during the warm season. You will not need to mow when your sod is dormant. Never mow more than one third of the blade at one time; it may injure the plant.

Diseases

Celebration is highly resistant to common disease problems. The appearance of brown spots may be a result of a watering problem. If brown spots remain after adjusting your watering routine, a disease may be present. Consult your local garden center as soon as possible.

Weed & Insect

After your new sod has been established at least four weeks, you may begin pesticide application for insect control, if necessary. Because pest and weed conditions vary from area to area, it is best to follow the recommendations of your local garden center or other sod specialist for your area.

Dethatching

To minimize thatch, dethatch at least once per year or more as needed. The preferable time to dethatch is in the spring.

Technical Data

Spec Sheet (PDF)

Technical Data

Common Name: Celebration Bermudagrass
Species: Cynodon dactylon
Growth Rate: Summer 1/2 to 3/4 inches per week; Winter 0 to 1/2 inches per week
Root Depth: 4 to 8 feet, depending upon soil type and watering patterns.

Adaptability

Soils Range: Good tolerance to saline soil conditions.; Very good for clay soils
Temperature Tolerance: 20°F. to 120°F.
ET0: .3 minimum, .5 preferred
pH Range: 5.0 to 8.5, 7.0 optimum
Shade Tolerance: Prefers full sun, but tolerates 40% shade.
Geographic Range: (Refer to temperature tolerance above.)