Lazer™ Zoysiagrass

Lazer™ Zoysiagrass, tested as DALZ 1308, is a next generation, putting-green-grade hybrid (Z. minima x Z. matrella) zoysiagrass developed by the Dallas Center’s turfgrass breeding program. 

DALZ 1308 Overview PDF

Key features

  • Superior turfgrass quality
  • Very fine leaf-texture
  • Ultra-dwarf variety
  • High shoot density
  • Dark green genetic color
  • Fall and winter color retention
  • Low seedhead density
  • Shade tolerant

Application

Golf course putting greens across the southern United States

Evaluation

DALZ 1308 is being tested across the southern U.S. in the 2013 Warm-Season Grass Putting Greens NTEP (National Turfgrass Evaluation Program).  Visit the NTEP website at http://www.ntep.org/ws.htm for information on the performance of DALZ 1308 by region.

Licensing

The national license for production and sale of DALZ 1308 is held by Bladerunner Farms in Poteet, TX. Contact David Doguet by going to http://www.bladerunnerfarms.com/ for information on sub-licensing. 

Technical information

Contact Dr. Ambika Chandra at a-chandra@tamu.edu