Zoysia Japonica, Korean Lawn Grass

Zoysia japonica – Korean Lawn Grass

Botanical Name: Zoysia japonica
Common Names: Korean Lawn Grass, Japanese Lawn Grass, Manila Grass
Type: Warm-season Turfgrass

Product Description:
Zoysia japonica, commonly known as Korean Lawn Grass, is a popular warm-season turfgrass known for its fine-to-medium textured blades, lush green color, and excellent durability. It creates a dense, carpet-like lawn that is soft underfoot, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance—making it ideal for residential lawns, parks, villas, and high-traffic landscape areas across the UAE and other hot climates.

Key Features:

Texture: Fine to medium blades with soft feel

Color: Rich green during the growing season

Growth Habit: Slow-growing, forms a thick, dense mat

Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

Watering: Moderate – excellent drought tolerance once established

Mowing Height: 2–4 cm

Heat Tolerance: High – thrives in UAE conditions

Dormancy: May turn brown in winter (seasonal dormancy), greens up in spring