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Diamond Zoysiagrass

Diamond Zoysiagrass

Diamond Zoyiagrass is an aggressive, dark emerald green, dine textured lawn grass. It is best suited for use as a warm-season turfgrass for putting greens and tee boxes on golf courses. Diamond is able to tolerate close frequent mowings, full sun and moderate to heavy shade.

Maintenance Quality

  • Low Water Requirements
  • Fine Leaf Texture
  • Dark Emerald Color

Performance

  • Excellent Salt Tolerance
  • Excellent Shade Tolerance
  • Excellent Sod Strength
  • Excellent Dark Color Retention
  • Rapid Recuperative Ability
  • Low Dense Growing Habit
  • Early Spring Green-up
  • Tendency to Thatch and Scalp Under Improper Maintenance
  • Lack Winter Hardiness

Insect Tolerance

  • Moderately Resistant to Fall Army Worm
  • Moderately Resistant to Tawny Mole Crickets
  • Susceptible to Tropical Sod Web Worms
  • Susceptible to Zoysiagrass Mites

Disease Tolerance

  • High Rhizoctonia Blight Resistance