Zoysia Sod

The plushest warm-season turfgrass

What kind of grass should I plant?

Zoysias have the densest, plushest growth

The most luxurious turfgrass

Zoysia sod offers instant curb appeal

Zoysia offers good tolerance to foot traffic

Sun or Shade? Both. ☀️⛅️

It depends on the variety

Zoysiagrasses naturally grow in full sun or very slightly shaded ecosystems, thus they thrive in full sun yards. Zeon is our most shade-tolerant Zoysia, requiring at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight; while Zenith is more typical to Zoysia species, requiring at least 6-7 hours of direct light. We have articles to help you determine if your yard is too shady for grass and we offer tips on how to make it a little more sunny, if necessary.

Learn if your yard is too shady for grass

Zoysia is a Warm-Season Grass

The term "warm season" means it's green during the warm growing season; going dormant after frost. Even though it's dormant during winter, it can still be walked and played on.

Fine textured Zoysias, such as Zeon, are best established when they are green and actively growing.

Unique to any other type of Zoysia, Zenith lawns can be planted as sod and seed. Zenith sod can be installed all year long, even during the winter when it's dormant. Zenith seed is best planted during the warm growing season when the ground is warm and there is no danger of frost.

Learn about Zeon Zoysia Sod Learn about Zenith Zoysia Sod & Seed

Other Zoysia Sod Assets

Rich green color
Zeon is fine-textured; Zenith is medium-textured
Sod offers fast establishment - instant curb appeal
Moderate growth and recovery from high foot traffic
Moderate growth both vertically (height) and laterally via spreaders
The spreaders, also called stolons, are a self-healing asset - they spread to fill in bare spots due to wear and tear
As such, Zoysiagrass is a great choice for home lawns, commercial developments, and other high-end properties where foot traffic is moderate
Tolerates extreme heat; also exhibits good cold tolerance throughout its range

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Where to Use Zoysiagrasses

Zenith Zoysia sod is a great fit for both homes and commercial spaces. It's often used as a replacement for Tall Fescue due to its wide leaf blades. Zenith Zoysia resembles Tall Fescue more than any other zoysia and is more heat and drought tolerant than any Tall Fescue type. Use Zeon anywhere that a dependable, luxurious lawn is desired. Thick and comfortable like all Zoysia lawns, like there’s padding underneath, this fine-bladed Zoysia also feels soft to bare feet (other fine-bladed zoysia can feel slightly prickly to bare skin).

Residential lawns & commercial landscapes
Condos, resorts, and hotels
Public & private parks
Sports fields and golf courses on fairways, tees, and roughs
It's tolerant of salt water spray so can be planted near the ocean
Zones 5b to 11a on the 2012 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map or Zones 1-4 on the Turfgrass Hardiness Map

Zoysia sod or seed?

Zeon is a specialized hybrid that is only available to grow as sod that is harvested when it's green and growing; it's not available to plant when it's dormant.

However, Zenith is unique and can be planted as sod and seed. Zenith sod can be installed all year long, even during the winter when it's dormant. Zenith seed is best planted during the warm growing season when the ground is warm and there is no danger of frost. Sodding and seeding result in beautiful lawns that, in time, will look the same. The differences, in brief:

Zenith sod costs more, but offers instant impact
Zenith sod cost more, but is easier to take care of during the establishment phase
Zenith seed costs less, but the trade off is in your time and effort

Learn about Zeon Zoysia Sod Learn about Zenith Zoysia Sod & Seed