Emerald Zoysia

Fine Bladed

Only Requires 3-4 Hours of Sunlight

Good Wear Tolerance

Very Good Drought Tolerance

Mow at Least Every 10-14 Days

Emerald Zoysia

Emerald Zoysia is one of the oldest grown zoysia grasses on the market. It was originated in the 1950’s and is still one of the top choices of grass due to the tried- and- true history. Emerald Zoysia has a beautiful dark emerald green color. The leaf texture is considered fine bladed and very lush. It is perfect for beautiful home lawns, golf courses, commercial jobs, parks and more.

Emerald Zoysia sod is one of the most popular turf grasses for homes and golf courses in the Southeast and is known as being the “Cadillac of Grass”
Thrives in full sun or partial shade. It only requires 3-4 hours of sunlight to thrive
Very good drought tolerance
Dark Emerald green in color
Emerald Zoysia is fine bladed, dense and carpet like which helps choke out weeds
Wear and traffic tolerant grass- It can handle traffic such dogs and children
Considered to be one of the slowest growing zoysia grasses and much slower growing than Bermuda.
Emerald Zoysia can be reel mowed or rotary mowed
Emerald Zoysia turf grass stays green longer into the fall than other types of zoysia grasses
It is recommended to install Emerald Zoysia when it is not in dormant stage, however it can be installed as dormant sod.
Emerald Zoysia sod should be mowed every 10-14 days and the recommended mowing height is between .75 inches and 1.5 inches

Maintenance & Installation

Be sure to read our best practices for installing and maintaining your newly laid sod.

Installations Tips

It is recommended to do a soil sample before installing your Emerald Zoysia. We recommend tilling your area up to have at least 3-4 inches of good soft soil and/or installing top soil. We suggest watering the pieces in as you lay it and not waiting until the project is finished to begin watering in. Watering needs to be supplemented with rainfall. Once your sod has been installed we recommend watering daily but do not overwater. It typically takes 2-3 weeks for the grass to become rooted. Once grass has become rooted continue with a regular watering schedule. Rolling your sod with a roller helps seal the backing of the sod and dirt.We suggest watering the pieces in as you lay it and not waiting until the project is finished to begin watering in. Watering needs to be supplemented with rainfall. For the first 2 weeks we recommend watering at least ¼ inch on days when there is no rainfall. It is important to not overwater during the first couple weeks but you do want to keep the sod and dirt moist. Once your sod has been installed we recommend watering daily but do not overwater. It typically takes 2-3 weeks for the grass to become rooted. Once grass has become rooted start a regular watering schedule and watering early in the morning. Rolling your sod with a roller helps seal the backing of the sod and dirt.
Maintenance Tips

During the growing season, we recommend mowing your Emerald Zoysia lawn every 7-14 days. Simply Sod recommends keeping your lawn between .75 inches and 1.5 inches tall. Simply Sod suggests you mow with either a rotary mower or reel mower and to make sure the blades are sharp and to remove your clippings. During the growing season (when the grass is not dormant) use a fertilizer that is labeled for zoysia grasses. It is always helpful to get your soil tested to confirm what fertilizer ratio is best to use. It is very important to fertilize when the grass is dry. If you put fertilizer down on wet grass it can cause fertilizer burn. Use Pre-Emergent Herbicide in the fall and spring time to prevent weeds from germinating. Make sure to use product as labeled.Simply Sod suggests you mow with either a rotary mower or reel mower and to make sure the blades are sharp and to remove your clippings. During the growing season (when the grass is not dormant) use a fertilizer that is labeled for bermuda grasses. It is always helpful to get your soil tested to confirm what fertilizer ratio is best to use. It is very important to fertilize when the grass is dry. If you put fertilizer down on wet grass it can cause fertilizer burn. Use Pre-Emergent Herbicide in the fall and spring time to prevent weeds from germinating. Make sure to use product as labeled.