The Rise of Zoysia Australis
Zoysia Australis has quickly become a top choice for homeowners and landscapers in Southeast Queensland. Its exceptional qualities and low-maintenance nature have made it a favourite among residents seeking a beautiful, durable, and easy-to-care-for lawn, and turf producer GoTurf can attest to that.
Ever since Australis hit the family-owned and operated GoTurf farm, it’s quickly become their number one selling retail turf variety, and the team is far from surprised. What is it about Australis that’s caught Southeast Queensland’s attention?
Turf expert Simon Pilbeam has been singing its praises as he’s witnessed firsthand why it’s a top choice, with customers continuing to reach out and share their appreciation months down the line. “Not only does it look incredible, but it’s also incredibly low-maintenance and has a good wear tolerance. Perfect for busy lifestyles, and with weather as good as ours, the more time we can spend enjoying our yard over maintaining it, the better.”
Bob, a thrilled homeowner in Burrum Heads, transformed their newly built property with Zoysia Australis turf last year.
“I’m absolutely delighted with the lawn,” Bob shared. “We listed our property this week. Have a look; the grass has come up well. It looks absolutely gorgeous, the best street appeal on the block.”
Simon chimed in, “The turf paired with the newly built home makes his house look like a million dollars, and his street appeal is the envy of neighbours. As he mentioned, choosing Zoysia Australis increased the value of his property. Besides the turf’s aesthetic appeal and beautiful hue, Australis would give every purchaser a satisfied feeling for their home.”
Down the coast in the Glasshouse Mountains, Matt Heilig, General Manager of GoTurf oversees over 150 hectares of turf and Australis share of the land is rapidly increasing to meet demand. Matt shared, “As one of Australia’s largest producers of popular Zoysia grasses over the past decade and a half, replacing these varieties with Australis was a no-brainer after watching it grow and farming it for an initial 12 months.
We are over halfway through replacing our current 30-odd hectares of existing Zoysia with Australis and at the rate of its popularity (with good reason), I can see it becoming a top grass for Queensland and Northern New South Wales down the line. I regularly check with customers who have had Australis for 12 months or longer, and it’s still as great as the day it arrived. In fact, in the past 18 months since Zoysia Australis came to market, we have not had a single piece of negative feedback. With over 100,000 sqm now supplied to the local market, that’s a great testament; it’s just a great grass.”
In the state’s capital, GoTurf’s Kieran Marsh weighed in on why it’s taken Brisbane by storm: “Since Australis has hit the market, we have seen a massive shift in the turf market in Brisbane. Australis has quickly taken over in popularity at the store at Brendale; once customers get the chance to get up close and personal and compare it to other varieties, it’s an easy decision to make.”
“Australis provides great aesthetics while being easy to care for; it can fit many different lifestyles, from lawn enthusiast to an everyday family backyard.” As Australis thrives in various conditions, from full sun to medium shade, you’ll find it gracing yards across the city, whether they’re bathed in sunlight or nestled under the shade of trees and buildings.
Despite its admiration and fast rise in popularity, Zoysia Australis is a relativity new kid on the block, but that doesn’t mean the science behind it is.
Zoysia’s pride and joy, cultivated with care
Are you familiar with TifTuf? The same scientist who developed the globally popular TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda Dr Brian Schwartz, also developed Zoysia Australis. Zoysia Australis has outperformed other Zoysias in testing in both the USA and Australia and is among GoTurf’s top picks for Australian families for its wide applications of use, good wear tolerance, and low maintenance needs.
Shade or shine, Australis thrives in a variety of conditions.
Are large buildings or trees casting shade on your yard? That’s no issue for Australis. It’s adaptable to both full sun and medium shade, making it a suitable contender for various properties. This hardy cultivar can photosynthesise (a critical step in maintaining the proper nutrient balance) in as little as 3-4 hours of direct sunlight each day.
A rapid rate of growth and establishment
Zoysia Australis develops a deep root system with strong rhizome growth during establishment. This exceptional root system promotes a soft, medium-leaf grass that enables it to recover quicker than other zoysia varieties from wear and tear, while also providing greater disease and weed resistance.
Not to mention, the strong root and rhizome system means that your Zoysia Australis lawn will stay lush and green without the need for a strict watering and fertilising schedule, making this one of the easiest turfs to care for.
Striking Appearance, changing hue
Zoysia Australis brings an aesthetic charm to home lawns, further solidifying its position as one of the best types of Zoysia grasses to grow in the region. Additionally, Zoysia Australis has some unique qualities when it comes to changing the season. During dormancy in the cooler months, it can develop a beautiful red hue, making it a stunning addition to landscaped properties.
