Cavalier Zoysia has excellent shade tolerance, moderate to low water use, and good salt tolerance. Rated number one in national trials over a 5-year period, Cavalier zoysia is suitable for sports fields, golf course fairways, tee boxes, and home lawns. It was specifically adapted for use in the transition zone and throughout the southern U.S.
Cavalier can be established from plugs, sprigs, or as solid sod. Cavalier zoysia’s optimum height of cut is dependent on its targeted use, performing well at 3/8" for golf course tee boxes or slightly higher for fairways, to a comfortable 1.5" – 2.0" for the average home lawn mowed with a rotary mower. Cavalier zoysia is considered intermediate in irrigation requirements and will require weekly irrigation during prolonged dry periods. Irrigation water should be supplied providing for deep penetration with infrequent application to maximize plant performance and nutrient efficiency.
When maintained as a golf course fairway, tee box, or sports field, Cavalier zoysia will require 2-3 weekly mowings with a reel mower at heights ranging from 3/8 – 5/8". When utilized for home lawns, the rotary mower will provide a quality turf with weekly mowing.
Advantages of Cavalier Zoysia
- Fine leaf texture
- Long slender leaves
- Uniformity of appearance
- Disease resistant
- Shade tolerant
- Fast establishment
- Cold tolerant.
- Good salt tolerance
- Insect resistant
- Moderate - low water use
- Quick recovery
Please note:
Wholesale
Only.
Sprigs are not available
for residential use.
