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• Scientific Name: Zoysia matrella ‘Emerald’
• Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
• Common Name: Emerald Zoysia
• Blade Texture: Fine-textured, soft, and dense
• Color: Deep emerald green throughout the growing season
• Growth Habit: Spreads slowly through rhizomes and stolons, creating a carpet-like turf
• Growth Rate: Moderate to slow-growing, reducing mowing frequency
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate, requiring 1 inch per week
• Drought Tolerance: High, thrives in hot and dry conditions
• Shade Tolerance: One of the best warm-season grasses for shade, grows well in partial sun
• Soil Preference: Grows best in well-drained, nutrient-rich soil
• pH Range: 5.5 to 7.0
• Fertilization: Requires moderate feeding for optimal color and density
• Weed & Disease Resistance: Naturally resistant to weeds and some pests
• Recommended Mowing Height: 1 to 2 inches
• Mowing Frequency: Every 10-14 days
• Maintenance Level: Moderate, requires occasional dethatching for best results

• Luxury Home Lawns – Provides a manicured, golf-course look for upscale properties.
• Commercial Properties & Hotels – Perfect for office buildings, resorts, and premium landscapes.
• Golf Courses & Sports Fields – Used for fairways, tee boxes, and roughs.
• Shaded Lawns & Tree-Covered Areas – Performs well in partial sunlight.
• Coastal & Drought-Prone Areas – Thrives in hot, dry climates with sandy soils.

• Grass Type: Warm-season, stoloniferous turfgrass
• Variety: St. Augustine ‘Raleigh’
• Color: Medium to dark green
• Growth Habit: Spreads via stolons with dense coverage
• Texture: Medium-coarse blade texture
• Mowing Height: Ideal range is 2.5 to 3.5 inches
• Watering Needs: Requires deep, infrequent watering for strong root development
• Fertilization: Needs 3-5 lbs. of nitrogen per 1,000 sq. ft. annually
• Shade Tolerance: Moderate, requiring at least 4-6 hours of sunlight per day
• Drought Tolerance: Moderate, performs best with a consistent watering schedule
• Cold Tolerance: Higher than other St. Augustine varieties, making it suitable for mild winters
• Soil Adaptability: Thrives in clay, sandy, and loamy soils with proper drainage
• Salt Tolerance: Good, making it ideal for coastal areas
• Wear Resistance: Moderate, recovers well from light to moderate foot traffic
• Weed Resistance: Dense growth helps suppress weeds
• Pest Susceptibility: Can be prone to chinch bugs and fungal diseases if not properly maintained

• Residential Lawns
• Commercial Landscapes
• Parks and Recreational Areas
• School Grounds
• Coastal and Salt-Prone Areas
• Erosion Control
• Pet-Friendly Yards