Zoysia - Zoysiagrass
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Zoysia | |
| Category | Groundcover, Grasses |
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| Kingdom | Plantae |
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| Class | Angiospermae |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Poaceae |
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- Form: Groundcover
- Habit: Perennial
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- Uses: Ornamental
About
Zoysia (pronounced /ˈzɔɪziə/)<ref>Template:OED</ref> is a Genus of eightTemplate:Verify source species of Creeping Grasses native to southeastern and eastern Asia (north to China and Japan) and Australasia. These species, commonly called zoysia or zoysiagrass, are found in coastal areas or Grasslands. The genus is named after the Austrian Botanist Karl von Zois.
Species
- Zoysia japonica
- Zoysia macrantha
- Zoysia macrostachya
- Zoysia matrella
- Zoysia minima
- Zoysia pauciflora
- Zoysia sinica
Cultivation and uses
Because they can tolerate wide variations in temperature, sunlight, and water, these grasses are among the most widely used for Lawns in temperate climates. They are used on Golf courses to create fairways and teeing areas. Zoysia grasses stop erosion on slopes, and are excellent at repelling weeds throughout the year.<ref>Zoysia Grass Types Earn Mixed Reviews</ref> They resist disease and hold up well under traffic. The Cultivar Zoysia 'Emerald' (Emerald Zoysia; a hybrid between Z. japonica and Z. tenuifolia<ref>"Zoysiagrass" by Richard L. Duble, Turfgrass Specialist, Texas Cooperative Extension</ref>) is particularly popular.
In subtropical climates of North America, zoysia grass has naturalized in places. For landscape use it is available commercially as sod in some areas. In typical savannah climates (warm wet/dry seasons) such as southern Florida, zoysia grows during the warm-wet summer and is dormant in the drier, cooler winter months. It is popular because of its fine texture and soft feel, and low growth habit. It can form dense mats and even mounds that grow over low features. In contrast to Saint Augustine grass, it generally requires less fertilization and is less prone to insect and fungus damage, depending on environmental conditions. For best appearance, turf experts recommend reel blade mowers for zoysia.
