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DIAMOND ZOYSIA
Diamond Zoysia is the most shade tolerant zoysia available. It has a deep green, fine blade texture that looks like carpet. It is perfect for homes, golf courses and any application where a "high end" look is needed. When maintained at or below an inch in height, Diamond has such a beautiful appearance that few grasses can match it. When you are looking for luxury and want to compliment your landscape project with the best, you can be assured the only choice is Diamond.
QUICK FACTS
COLOR/TEXTURE
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Deep Green
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Very Fine
PERFORMANCE
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Dense growth habit provides a weed-free carpet-like cushion
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Withstands normal foot traffic.
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Recovery from damage comparable to other zoysias
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Wear tolerance-better than hybrid bermuda
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Tolerant of heat and drought
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Excellant shade tolerance
CLIMATE
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Thrives in warm to hot climates
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USDA zones 7 to 10
SHADE TOLERANCE
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Excellent!
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Handles 70 percent shade and keeps it beautiful appearance
STRONG
POINTS
This zoysia grows so thick that most weeds cannot compete. Less herbicides are needed to keep the grass weed free. Uses less fertilizer to keep healthy and green. Less than 3 lbs nitrogen per 1000 sp ft per year. It can handle shade that other grasses cannot tolerate.
WEAK
POINTS
Large pets can cause damage to this zoysia. It can be
susceptible to fungus like dollar spot and zoysia patch
(fungus can be avoided with preventative measures).