Article: Zoysiagrass cultivar performance.(California Research Update)

The selection of the turfgrass species, or the mix of species and the selection of the cultivar or blend of cultivars, to be established is one of the most important decisions that must be made for a new or reestablished turfed site. Strongly influencing the decision are issues such as the use the facility will receive, the environmental conditions of the site, and the level of maintenance that will be practiced. Characteristics such as heat and drought tolerance, recovery from wear, shade and salinity tolerance as well as mowing height adaptation, establishment rate and leaf blade texture are examples of considerations leading to the selection of a grass for a given site. ...