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Zoysia Australis

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Zoysia Australis is one of Perth's most exciting recent turf arrivals — a fine-leaved zoysia variety bred specifically for Australian conditions and available exclusively through Lawn Doctor in Western Australia.

Where most lawn varieties force a trade-off between water efficiency and appearance, Zoysia Australis delivers both. Its deep root system and excellent water use efficiency allow it to maintain colour and density through Perth summers on standard two-day restrictions, while its fine, dense growth habit produces a consistently attractive surface with minimal intervention.

Zoysia Australis is the most naturally weed-resistant variety we grow. Once established, its tight horizontal growth leaves little space for weed seeds to germinate, significantly reducing the herbicide inputs needed to maintain a clean lawn.

Its slower growth rate compared to couch varieties is often seen as a disadvantage but is actually one of its most practical benefits — fewer mowing sessions, less clipping volume and a lawn that holds a consistent appearance for longer between cuts.

Key characteristics:

  • Exceptional drought tolerance and water use efficiency

  • Naturally weed-resistant due to dense, tight growth habit

  • Lower mowing frequency than couch or buffalo varieties

  • Outstanding salt and coastal exposure tolerance

  • Good shade tolerance — suitable for sites with 4+ hours of direct sun

  • AusGAP certified for genetic purity

  • Grown at our Gingin turf farm and cut fresh to order

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 one of Perth's most exciting recent turf arrivals — a fine-leaved zoysia variety bred specifically for Australian conditions and available exclusively through Lawn Doctor in Western Australia.

Where most lawn varieties force a trade-off between water efficiency and appearance, Zoysia Australis delivers both. Its deep root system and excellent water use efficiency allow it to maintain colour and density through Perth summers on standard two-day restrictions, while its fine, dense growth habit produces a consistently attractive surface with minimal intervention.

Zoysia Australis is the most naturally weed-resistant variety we grow. Once established, its tight horizontal growth leaves little space for weed seeds to germinate, significantly reducing the herbicide inputs needed to maintain a clean lawn.

Its slower growth rate compared to couch varieties is often seen as a disadvantage but is actually one of its most practical benefits — fewer mowing sessions, less clipping volume and a lawn that holds a consistent appearance for longer between cuts.

Key characteristics:

  • Exceptional drought tolerance and water use efficiency

  • Naturally weed-resistant due to dense, tight growth habit

  • Lower mowing frequency than couch or buffalo varieties

  • Outstanding salt and coastal exposure tolerance

  • Good shade tolerance — suitable for sites with 4+ hours of direct sun

  • AusGAP certified for genetic purity

  • Grown at our Gingin turf farm and cut fresh to order

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.

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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.