Introducing Zoysia Australis

Lawn Solutions Australia is continually researching and developing new strains of turf to find grasses that offer real points of difference. Zoysia Australis is the perfect example of a grass that offers unique traits and characteristics unlike any other, which is why we are so excited we are now able to launch this incredible new variety.

Zoysia Australis was bred at the worldfamous University of Georgia, Tifton

Campus by Dr Brian Schwartz. 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. After extensive trials in a range of conditions and applications, Zoysia Australis was selected for commercial release. Zoysia Australis offers significant benefits and a real point of difference from the other turf varieties available to consumers.

Zoysia Australis is a zoysia japonica with a medium texture, blue/green leaf, superior wear tolerance and recovery when compared with other zoysia and is a great alternative to other commonly available warm season grasses.

In a recent independent trial conducted by the Sports Turf Research Institute (STRI)

‘Screening new Zoysia turfgrasses under Australian conditions‘, Zoysia Australis showed some exceptional qualities. For speed of establishment, Zoysia Australis (16-TZ14114) was one of the fastest cultivars to reach establishment in the first 12 months of evaluation reaching 97% of establishment. Turf plugs were planted four plugs per plot in a 1.5m2 area, with 24 different zoysia cultivars assessed, and replicated four times. All plots were treated equally with the same amount of irrigation at the minimum amount of 10mm per week until full establishment. Zoysia Australis was the fastest to establish, with many of the other cultivars consistently slower in this phase of the trial. Zoysia Australis also showed an exceptional speed of recovery after a spring renovation.

These results demonstrate the unique characteristics that Zoysia Australis has, traits that are not normally associated with zoysia grasses. Zoysia Australis provides a zoysia solution for families and backyard situations that require quicker establishment and recovery. It’s a great all-rounder and a new alternative to grasses like Kikuyu.

Key traits:

• High shade tolerance

• High wear tolerance and recovery for a zoysia grass INTRODUCING ZOYSIA AUSTRALIS

• 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

One of the key benefits of Zoysia Australis is its ability to tolerate a wide range of growing conditions. This grass is highly droughttolerant, making it an excellent choice for areas with low rainfall or water restrictions. It is also highly tolerant of salt and shade, making it ideal for coastal or shaded areas where other grass varieties may struggle to grow.

In addition to its hardiness, Zoysia Australis is also highly attractive and low maintenance. Its fine texture and dense growth pattern makes it an excellent choice for residential lawns, parks, and golf courses. It also requires less mowing and fertilisation than other grass varieties, making it a costeffective option for large-scale applications.

The introduction of Zoysia Australis to the Australian turf market has been a significant development for the industry. This versatile and hardy grass variety is quickly becoming a new favourite among growers and landscapers, thanks to its excellent performance and lowmaintenance requirements.

Zoysia Australis is currently being grown in several locations and is now available in Southeast Queensland and NSW exclusively through Lawn Solutions Australia Members.

If you would like more information on Zoysia Australis or would like to find suppliers in your area, please contact Lawn Solutions Australia.

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