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| Web URL(s): | http://agops.ucr.edu/turf/publications/ctc/ctc30_1.pdf#page=1
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| Author(s): | Youngner, Victor B. |
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| Author Affiliation: | Professor of Agronomy, Department of Botany and Plant Science, University of California, Riverside |
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| Title: | Zoysiagrasses in California |
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| Source: | California Turfgrass Culture. Vol. 30, No. 1, Winter 1980, p. 1-2. |
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| Publishing Information: | Riverside, CA: Federated Turfgrass Council of California/University of California Cooperative Extension |
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| # of Pages: | 2 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Zoysia japonica; Zoysia tenuifolia; Zoysia matrella; Thatch; Nitrogen fertilizers; Establishment; Mowing; Cultural methods; Cultivars; Choice of species; Zoysia
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| Geographic Terms: | California |
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| Abstract/Contents: | Reviews use of the home lawn turfgrass, zoysia, as a turf for golf courses, playgrounds and parks in California. Zoysia consists of three closely related species, Zoysia japonica, Japanese lawn grass; Zoysia matrella, manillagrass; Zoysia tenuifolia, Korean velvetgrass or macaenegrass. Two cultivars are available, Meyer, a strain of Z. japonica and Emerald, a hybrid of Z. japonica and Z. tenuifolia. Meyer is not recommended because of long dormant period and slow establishment. Zoysia can be grown in all areas of California where the summers are warm and the winters mild. Zoysia thrives under high temperatures but begins to lose color when temperature falls below 50 F and turns straw color if frost appears. Zoysia resembles Kentucky bluegrass in color, spreads by rhizomes and stolons like bermuda grass, but is easier to contain because of slow growth. Emerald has several advantages: 1) tolerant of high temperature, 2) Deep extensive root system makes it drought tolerant and water efficient, 3) has few insect or disease problems, 4) has good wear resistance and inhibits weed invasion, 5) requires less N fertilization, 6) tolerant of salt and dog urine, 7) will grow in light to moderate shade. The disadvantages are: 1) has dormant period of varying length depending on climate, 2) grows slowly; longer establishment period, 3) more expensive to establish, 4) thatch problem, 5) requires use of sharp mower, and 6) cannot tolerate poorly drained or excessively wet soils. Zoysia is planted vegetatively by plugging or sprigging with application of 1/2 to 1 pound N per 1000 ft2, by placing organic fertilizer at bottom of hole prior to planting increases rate of spread. Height of cut for lawns is 1/2 to 1 inch every 10 to 14 days. 1/4 pound actual N should be applied monthly from October to March with 1 pound in April and June. Soil should be kept moist to several feet. Thatch removal should be done well before fall to allow for regrowth. Application of a pre-emergent herbicide can control weed invasion after thatch removal. Overseeding is not recommended. |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| See Also: | Other items relating to: ZOYSIA |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Youngner, V. B. 1980. Zoysiagrasses in California. Calif. Turfgrass Cult. 30(1):p. 1-2. |
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