Lawn Solutions Australia is excited to announce the upcoming release of a brand new turf grass variety – Zoysia Australis!
Zoysia Australis is a new breed of zoysia japonica and is like no other zoysia we have seen before. It’s Zoysia Redefined.
Lawn Solutions Australia is continually researching and developing new strains of turf to find grasses that offer real points of difference. Zoysia Australis is the perfect example of a grass that offers unique traits and characteristics unlike any other, which is why we are so excited we are now able to launch this incredible new variety.
Zoysia Australis is the zoysia for Aussie families and we can’t wait to share it with you all.
Zoysia Australis has a medium texture, blue/green leaf, has superior wear tolerance and recovery when compared with other zoysia and is a great alternative to other commonly available warm season grasses.
Zoysia Redefined
Zoysia Australis is tough and hardy, providing a zoysia solution for Aussie families that can go in a wide range of areas. It can stand up to the stresses of a family and pets and has shade tolerance to thrive where other grasses falter.
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Full sun to heavy shade (minimum 3 – 4 hours direct sunlight per day).
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Suitable for all types of soil, but free draining soils recommended.
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Can be mown as low as 10mm or left unmown.
Zoysia Australis has some unique qualities when it comes to the changing of the season and during dormancy can even develop a beautiful red hue.
The Zoysia for Families
Key traits:
- High shade tolerance
- High Wear Tolerance and recovery for a zoysia grass
- Soft medium leaf
- Versatility in a range of conditions and climates
- Fast establishment
- Good colour (green/blue)
- Strong rhizome growth
- Deep root system
- Less mowing requirements
- Disease resistant
Bred by the World’s Best!
Zoysia Australis was bred at the world famous University of Georgia, Tifton Campus by Dr Brian Schwartz. Dr Schwartz is renowned as the scientist behind the release of the highly successful TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda. Zoysia Australis arrived in Australia back in 2018 with a range of other elite zoysia grasses. After extensive trials in a range of conditions and applications, Zoysia Australis was selected for commercial release. Zoysia Australis offers significant benefits and a real point of difference from the other turf varieties available to consumers.
Independent Australian Trials by World’s Leading Turf Research Institute
In a recent independent trial conducted by the Sports Turf Research Institute (STRI) ‘Screening new Zoysia turfgrasses under Australian conditions‘, Zoysia Australis showed some exceptional qualities.
For speed of establishment, Zoysia Australis (cultivar ZJ-19-017) was one of the fastest cultivars to reach establishment in the first 12 months of evaluation reaching 95% of establishment.
Zoysis Australis also showed exceptional speed of recovery after spring renovation.
These results demonstrate the unique characteristics that Zoysia Australis has, traits that are not normally associated with zoysia grasses.
If you like the idea of zoysia grass, but the existing offerings don’t provide the characteristics you need, Zoysia Australis may just be what you are looking for.
Zoysia Australis is currently being grown in a number of locations, with availability anticipated in the coming months.
For more information please reach out to us here at Lawn Solutions Australia or your local Lawn Solutions Australia Member.
