Palisades Zoysia is a medium blade Zoysia grass that’s quickly become popular to Texas homeowners due to its visually pleasing appearance and versatility. With a leaf blade smaller than St. Augustine and larger than Bermudagrass, Palisades does well in a wide range of lawn environments and soil types. Homeowners opting for Palisades Zoysia sod appreciate its easy installation process, which rapidly transforms bare spots into lush, green lawns. Palisades performs better in the shade than most other warm season grasses but needs adequate sunlight to thrive. When properly maintained, Palisades grows an extensive root system which allows for better drought tolerance and exhibits a dense green turf.Â
Key Points
- Growth Density and Texture: Exhibits a dense growth pattern with a medium to coarse leaf texture.
- Sunlight and Shade Tolerance: Adapts well to moderate shade.
- Drought Resistance: Exhibits remarkable low water needs, capable of surviving prolonged dry spells without water.
- Growth Rate: Faster than Zeon but slower than Bermuda and St. Augustine grass types. Growth is more vigorous when planted in its ideal soil type and environment.
- Disease and Insect Resistance: Shows resistance to various common turf pests and diseases.
- Mowing Requirements: Has a mowing flexibility with the ability to be cut down to ½ inch.
- pH Preferences: Ideally 6.0-7.0 pH
- Weed Resistance: Provides weed deterrence due to its dense growth.
- Fertilization Needs: Requires a balanced application of fertilizer for optimal growth.
- Suitable Environments: Suitable for residential lawn projects, golf courses, roadway medians, and commercial green spaces.
