Description
Zeon Zoysia is a premium, fine-textured, warm-season turfgrass known for its soft feel, bright green color, and high shade/drought tolerance. It forms a dense, traffic-tolerant mat that chokes out weeds, making it ideal for residential lawns, golf courses, and coastal areas. While it grows slower than Bermuda, it requires less nitrogen, regular dethatching, and consistent moisture to thrive.
key Characteristics and Benefits/Appearance & Feel:
Fine-bladed, soft, and emerald green. Shade Tolerance: Highly shade tolerant, requiring only about 3-4 hours of direct sunlight.
Drought & Heat Tolerance: Excellent drought resistance, going dormant to protect itself during water shortages and reviving quickly.
Weed Resistance:
Its dense, spreading growth habit (via runners and rhizomes) chokes out weeds.
Maintenance Requirements/Growth Rate:
Slow to moderate, which reduces the frequency of mowing compared to other grasses.
Fertilization:
Requires less nitrogen than Bermuda grass; excessive nitrogen can cause severe thatch buildup.
Watering: Drought-resistant, but prefers consistent moisture to maintain a lush appearance.
Mowing Height: Typically maintained below 1.5 inches for optimal aesthetics.
Dethatching: While it produces less thatch than other Zoysias, it may require vertical cutting or scarifying in summer.
