Zeon Zoysia

Zeon® Zoysia is one of the most popular fine-textured zoysia grasses, known for its luxurious look, soft feel, and excellent shade tolerance. It’s often called the “barefoot grass” because of how comfortable it feels underfoot — making it a top choice for high-end lawns, golf courses, and landscapes in warm regions like Florida, Georgia, and Texas.

Here’s a full overview 👇

🌿 Characteristics:

Species: Zoysia matrella

Color: Vibrant, medium-to-dark green

Texture: Very fine and soft blades (similar to hybrid Bermuda)

Density: Extremely dense turf with a carpet-like appearance

Shade tolerance: Excellent (can thrive with as little as 4–5 hours of sun daily)

Wear tolerance: Very good, though recovery from heavy traffic is slower than Bermuda

Mowing height: 0.5”–2” (ideal around 1”)

Growth rate: Moderate — slower than Bermuda, faster than Emerald Zoysia

💧 Maintenance Needs:

Watering: Deep and infrequent once established; good drought resistance

Fertilization: Moderate (2–3 lbs nitrogen per 1,000 sq ft annually)

Mowing: Weekly during growing season with a sharp mower; can be cut with a reel or rotary mower

Thatch control: Light dethatching or aeration once a year helps prevent buildup

Disease resistance: Good overall; less prone to large patch than older zoysias

🌞 Best Uses:

Premium residential lawns

Golf course fairways and tees

Commercial or resort landscapes

Properties with partial shade or filtered sunlight

🌱 Zeon Zoysia Pros:

✅ Excellent shade and drought tolerance

✅ Luxurious, fine-bladed texture

✅ Soft and comfortable feel

✅ Lower fertilizer and water needs than Bermuda

✅ Maintains great color through the growing season

⚠️ Cons:

Slower to spread and recover from damage than Bermuda

Higher initial sod cost

Needs sharp mower blades for best appearance