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Zoysia Australis

$25.00

Zoysia Australis is a tough and hardy, medium-textured zoysia grass with a beautiful blue/green leaf. It’s a new zoysia variety that provides solutions for Aussie families with its ability to be installed 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.

MINIMUM ORDER FOR METRO DELIVERY IS 25SQM. MIN ORDER FOR DELIVERY FURTHER SOUTH IS 100SQM.

Orders less than 25sqm can be collected from shop in Wangara.

NOW AVAILABLE!

Zoysia Australis is a tough and hardy, medium-textured zoysia grass with a beautiful blue/green leaf. It’s a new zoysia variety that provides solutions for Aussie families with its ability to be installed 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.

MINIMUM ORDER FOR METRO DELIVERY IS 25SQM. MIN ORDER FOR DELIVERY FURTHER SOUTH IS 100SQM.

Orders less than 25sqm can be collected from shop in Wangara.

NOW AVAILABLE!

Full sun to medium shade (minimum 4 hours direct sunlight per day or up to 70% shade).

  •  Free-draining soils are recommended.

  •  Can be mown as low as 10mm or left unmown.

Key traits:

  • Good shade tolerance

  • Good 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

Zoysia Australis was bred by the world’s best

Dr Brian Schwartz bred Zoysia Australis at the world famous University of Georgia, Tifton Campus. 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. Zoysia Australis was selected for commercial release after extensive trials in a range of conditions and applications. This is a zoysia grass that offers significant benefits and a real point of difference from the other turf varieties available to consumers.

FAQs

  • Yes. Zoysia Australis is well suited to Perth’s climate, handling heat, dry periods, and variable soil conditions when properly prepared.

  • Zoysia Australis can tolerate up to 75 percent shade, making it one of the better turf options for partially shaded lawns.

  • Yes. It requires less mowing than many other turf types and has strong disease resistance, reducing ongoing lawn care.

  • Yes. It has good wear tolerance and recovers well from foot traffic, making it ideal for active households.

  • With correct soil preparation and watering, Zoysia Australis establishes relatively quickly and begins rooting strongly within the first few weeks.