Zoysia sod is much-loved and much-used because of its resilience in challenging conditions. Like Bermuda, it absolutely thrives in bright sunshine in warm and hot temperatures, and it does extremely well in salty climates along the coast of the ocean. Unlike Bermuda sod, however, it carries a deeper green color, requires less fertilizer and features a spongier texture, a pleasant feeling underneath bare feet. This sod also maintains its robust health in heavily-trafficked areas, perfect for parks, especially those near or at the beach.
This sod is also known as Manila grass since it hails from Southeast Asia, including Japan and China. There are multiple varieties of this strain; however, most feature a very slow germination rate, so it is almost always sold in sod form. There are two general types of this sod:
- Emerald … This type does not need to be mowed very frequently because it has a slow growth. Not surprisingly, it has an emerald color and has a better shade tolerance than other varieties, but it is more sensitive to the cold.
- Meyer … This one has a wider blade than emerald zoysia and it is more tolerant of colder temperatures, though it can turn yellow during the winter and it is less shade-tolerant.
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