Different Types of Zoysia Available
Zeon Zoysia
Fine Blade
Zeon Zoysia is the number one choice for Zoysia in America — and it’s no wonder! This lovely, fine-textured grass is widely regarded as the most beautiful Zoysia on the market. Its matchless versatility and peerless adaptability have made it a favorite for golf courses, resort locations and game fields. It was even the grass chosen for use on the roughs, fairways and tees on the golf courses built for the 2016 Olympics in Rio!
Zeon Zoysia is adaptable and capable of thriving in many different soil conditions, and its ability to thrive in low-water environments with minimal fertilizer requirements makes this an excellent choice for sustainability when you want Zoysia sod in Dallas. In National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) testing, Zeon Zoysia ranked highest in turf quality, and it produces far less thatch than other Zoysia grasses.
- Shade Tolerance: Thrives in full sun, good to excellent grower in shade
- Drought Tolerance: Extreme
- Blade: Fine, with a soft texture that’s ideal for bare feet
- Mowing Height: ½” – 2
Cavalier Zoysia
Fine Blade
Developed by Dr. Milt Engelke and Texas A&M University, Cavalier Zoysia has a shade tolerance that’s almost as good as St. Augustine grass and better than most Bermudas. Plus, it’s thicker-growing and darker than many other kinds of grasses, and its ability to absorb and retain water makes it able to easily withstand dry conditions and high-salt areas. That’s perfect for Dallas sod installation.
The dense growth pattern of Cavalier Zoysia and its long, luxuriant leaf blades gives this variety of Zoysia a tremendous visual appeal, and an extensive root system that allows it to recover from wear quite rapidly. It’s also hardy in cold weather, which means that you don’t have to worry about it returning to life after winter. It’s also highly resistant to both disease and insects, including various forms of blight, fall armyworms and tawny mole crickets.
The specs for Cavalier Zoysia include:
- Shade Tolerance: Thrives in full sun, with good shade tolerance
- Drought Tolerance: Excellent
- Blade: Fine, long and dark
- Mowing Height: ½” – 1 ½”
Palisades Zoysia
Medium Blade
Palisades Zoysia was developed by Texas A&M University specifically to withstand drought, and it’s become a much-beloved choice for Dallas sod installation by folks who like low-maintenance landscapes with high-quality turf.
Dark green in hue, Palisades Zoysia is extremely useful when you have problematic shady spots in your lawn that need to be addressed. It’s comparable to St. Augustine grass in its ability to handle shade, making it incredibly versatile. It’s also capable of thriving in a variety of soil profiles with very little fertilizer, and it can handle the occasional cold snap without dying off.
A hardy grass, Palisades Zoysia grows from both above-ground runners and below-ground shoots. This is perfect when you want a yard that will handle some use and still look great, whether you simply enjoy a regular barbecue with the neighbors or have kids that want to play outside.
The specs for Palisades Zoysia include:
- Shade Tolerance: Thrives in full sun, and excellent shade cover
- Drought Tolerance: Extreme
- Blade: Medium, with a coarse texture and wide leaf
- Mowing Height: ½” – 2”
There are other varieties of Zoysia grass out there, as well, that you may find suitable for your needs. Installing Zoysia sod in Dallas is perfect for anybody who wants a stunning yard, free from thin spots and dirt patches all season long.
Reach out to us today about the installation of Zoysia sod in Dallas and the surrounding area. We are committed to helping you achieve the lawn you’ve always wanted as quickly as possible.