Nara™ Native Zoysia / m²
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Evolution within the Australian environment has given it some distinct advantages – Nara™ is both naturally salt tolerant and more resistant to the pests and diseases that can affect Aussie lawns. It’s perfect for coastal areas, and can be used for beach and waterfront properties.
Nara™ is an efficient water user and highly drought tolerant . It’s an ideal choice for areas with low rainfall or council water restrictions.
Scientific Name: Zoysia macrantha
PBR: MAC03
Nara™ Native Zoysia is highly drought tolerant once established – but, like all plants, needs water. Requirements will vary depending on environmental factors. Be aware of a drying climate and water your lawn accordingly.
The turf has an eye catching deep green colour, and is soft to the touch and underfoot. It has fine leaf blades and with proper care can evergreen in winter and summer.
This turf has excellent salt tolerance, is durable and robust. It has a natural resistance to pests and diseases and has a moderate tolerance to shade. Performs in all Queensland climates.
An Australian Native with low water usage. Reduced insecticide, herbicide and fungicide requirements due to natural resistance. Excellent erosion control properties.
Cut to 2cm-5cm in sun, or 5cm-7cm in shade-lower cuts will resemble a Couch lawn, higher cuts will resemble a Fescue lawn with longer leaf blades.
Mow every 2 weeks in warmer months, and every 3 weeks in colder months.
Fertiliser is recommended twice a year, with an additional application if the lawn is subject to high levels of wear and tealeo.
| Nara™ Native Zoysia | Empire Zoysia™ | Augusta® Zoysia Lawn | Zoysia ZT11 | Buffalo Carpet Grass | Couch | ||
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Wear Tolerance |
High |
Medium – High |
Medium |
High |
Medium – High |
High |
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Drought Tolerance |
Very High |
9/10 |
High |
High |
Low |
High |
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Cold Tolerance |
Medium |
Medium |
Medium |
Low |
Low |
Medium |
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Shade Tolerance |
Medium |
Low Wear 50% High Wear 30% |
High |
Prefers Full Sun Light to Medium Shade |
High |
Medium |
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Salt Tolerance |
Very High |
Medium |
High |
Low – Medium |
Low |
Medium |
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Maintenance Level |
Very Low |
Very Low |
Low |
Very Low |
Medium – High |
Medium |
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Seed Head Levels |
Low |
Low |
Low |
Low |
Runners |
Medium |
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Leaf Texture |
Fine-Medium |
Fine-Medium |
Fine |
Fine |
Broad |
Medium |
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Winter Colour (Fertilised) |
7/10 |
5/10 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
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Soil Type |
Most |
Most |
Most |
Most |
Most |
Most |
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