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Empire Zoysia
 
Description
Developed in Brazil, EMPIRE Zoysia Thrives in harsh tropical climates yet exhibits excellent cold hardiness, a combination uncommon to other Zoysia grasses. Its beauty and functionality make EMPIRE Zoysia uniquely suited for homeowners and commercial users in the varing climatic conditions of the southern United States.
 
Characteristics
Hot Weather Tolerance: Excellent
Shade Tolerance: Moderate
Wear Resistance: Good
Salt Tolerance: Good
Recovery From Injury: Good
Winter Color: Excellent
Mowing Height: 1" - 2" every 7 - 14 days
Use: Lawns
 
General Care
Fertilization:
Apply after danger of frost or in mid-February in frost-free areas. Use balanced time-released fertilizer such as 16-4-8. Use products with iron to improve color. Perform soil analysis for best results.
Watering:
Water thoroughly, only when needed. Apply water when slight wilting is visible. Once inch of water per week is the rule of thumb during drought conditions for sandy loam soiled.
Mowing:
Needs to be mowed about every 7 to 14 days during the Spring and Summer, and every 10 - 14 days during the Fall and Winter months.
Fungicides:
Pythium and other diseases are possible if conditions are favorable.

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