• Higher production in dry season
• Intense tillering for excellent ground cover
• High annual dry matter production

• Excellent response to high fertility
• Excellent tillering capability
• High leaf/stem ratio

• Good persistence under grazing
• More compatible with legumes than some other Brachiaria
• Tall type - well suited to cutting

• Tufted perennial with deep root system
• Low resistance to drought and water logging
• Requires fertile soils

• Excellent forage in dairy and weaner systems
• High production potential
• High leaf: stem ratio