A sod-forming warm-season grass group. The review literature describes high wear tolerance alongside slower recovery from injury.
Patton, Schwartz & Kenworthy, 2017Both vary by species and cultivar; not every zoysia is fine textured.
Patton, Schwartz & Kenworthy, 2017Chilling and frost can bring dormancy and golden or straw color.
Patton, Schwartz & Kenworthy, 2017Tolerating wear and recovering from damage are different traits.
Patton, Schwartz & Kenworthy, 2017Cold hardiness differs among cultivars. Winter browning alone is not enough to diagnose a problem.
Patton, Schwartz & Kenworthy, 2017Peer-reviewed review · U.S. zoysiagrass species and cultivars
Transfer limit. Species and cultivar differences prevent a single shade, drought, or cold rating from describing all zoysiagrass.
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