Empire™ Zoysia / m²
Price is calculated per metre ² Visit our Turf Calculator page to measure the quantity needed.
Empire™ lawn turf performs well in all soil types, including clay and sandy soils. The deep root and underground runner system allows it to endure extreme climates – Empire™ handles heat and humidity as well as sub-zero temperatures.
Requiring less mowing, fertiliser and weeding than other grass types, Empire™ Zoysia has earned its title as “the low maintenance lawn”.
Empire™ lawn turf 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 japonica
PBR: SS500
Empire 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 tight leaf blades well proportioned for small yards.
This turf grows in clay and sandy soil types, and is durable and robust. It has a rapid injury recovery with good resistance to insects and diseases. Moderate-good shade tolerance.
This turf has low water usage and low fertiliser requirements. Reduced insecticide, herbicide and fungicide requirements due to natural resistance.
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 3-8 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 tear.
| 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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