Belair Belair is a zoysiagrass that was released by the University of Georgia in 1993. It is reported to be the most shade tolerant of the fine-textured zoysiagrasses. Belair has a dark green color with a fine texture. Cavalier Cavalier is a fine-textured zoysiagrass cultivar. It has a similar dark green color and good cold tolerance as Emerald, but it […]
Which grass is better, Bermuda or zoysia?
Bermuda Bermuda grass grows best in warm, sunny climates. It is a warm-season grass, which means it is green when hot and dry. As temperatures drop in the fall and winter, Bermuda turns brown. If you live in a region where winters are long and cold, you may want to choose a cool-season turfgrass instead of Bermuda. If your area […]
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Cultivars of Coarse-textured Zoysiagrass
Diamond Diamond.* Drought tolerant and highly durable. This coarse-textured cultivar has a low tolerance for shade, and is resistant to disease, insect damage, and wear. Its slow growth rate makes it a low-maintenance choice, while its stoloniferous growth habit allows it to spread. El Toro El Toro is a cultivar of Zoysia japonica that was discovered in 1957 in San […]
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Zoysia grass Species
Common Name: Common Name: When referring to plants, the common name is the most common and recognizable name. Common names are not always accurate or scientific, but they are often useful and descriptive. The same common name may be used for multiple species of the same genus, or for multiple species in a single region. For example, “Lady Fern” and […]
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