Description
Palisades Zoysia is a medium-bladed, high-density turf grass developed by Texas A&M University.
It is prized for superior drought resistance, good shade tolerance, and low maintenance.
Key Features Texture: Medium-coarse blade that feels soft yet stands upright.
Shade Tolerance: Thrives in full sun and tolerates up to moderate shade (needs at least 4 to 5 hours of light).
Drought Resistance: Survives long dry spells by going dormant or using deep root reserves.
Growth Habit: Spreads steadily via stolons and rhizomes to form a dense carpet that chokes out weeds.
Care and Maintenance
Mowing Height: Keep between 2 to 2.5 inches for standard home lawns, though it can tolerate cuts as low as 0.5 inches.
Watering: Needs infrequent, deep watering; handles dry periods much better than St. Augustine.
Fertilizing: Requires moderate fertilization (1.5 to 3 pounds of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet annually
