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When Does Zoysia Turn Green?
When Does Zoysia Turn Green?. Zoysiagrass (Zoysia spp.) is a warm season, native grass of Japan and China. The grass is also referred to as Manila grass. Zoysiagrass lawns are winter dormant and turn brown at the first frost. The grass does not regain color until late spring or early summer.
Zoysiagrass (Zoysia spp.) is a warm season, native grass of Japan and China. The grass is also referred to as Manila grass. Zoysiagrass lawns are winter dormant and turn brown at the first frost. The grass does not regain color until late spring or early summer.
Description
The dark green grass has a medium texture with short, narrow, pointed blades. Zoysiagrass spreads with rhizomes and stolons and is low growing, creating a dense, thick turf. The grass is slow to establish.
Cultural Conditions
The grass adapts well to a variety of soil types including sand, clay, alkaline or acidic. Zoysiagrass grows best in regions with warm weather and has a moderate level of tolerance for shade when grown in hot areas. The grass has very high drought, traffic and salt tolerance.
Varieties
Zoysiagrass has three major species and all are used as turfgrass. These include Zoysia matrella, Zoysia japonica or Japanese or Korean lawngrass, and Zoysia tenuifolia. All three varieties have different degrees of cold hardiness, growth rate and texture.
Problems
Turf created with zoysiagrass is prone to certain problems. These include diseases like leaf spots, rust and brown patch. Common pest issues include white grub infestation. Prevent serious white grub damage by regularly inspecting grass roots in summer and fall.
