EMPIRE™ Zoysia is easy growing and adaptable. It’s well-suited to Australian conditions, from Darwin to Tasmania, and from Sydney to Perth.

EMPIRE™ performs well in all soil types, including clay and sandy soils. The deep root and underground runner system allows it to endure extreme climates, therefore

EMPIRE™ can handle heat and humidity as well as sub-zero temperatures.
Requiring less mowing, fertiliser and weeding than other grass types, EMPIRE™ Zoysia has earnt its title as “the low maintenance lawn”.

EMPIRE™ is an efficient water user and highly drought tolerant. It’s an ideal choice for areas with low rainfall or council water restrictions.

Appearance

• Eye-catching dark green colour
• Soft to the touch and underfoot
• Fine-medium leaf
• Early spring green-up (where dormant in cooler climates)

Features

• Medium shade tolerance
• Very low maintenance
• Less mowing
• High wear tolerance
• High salt tolerance
• Good resistance to insects and diseases
• Produces low seed head (common irritant to people with allergies)

Climatic performance

• Very high drought tolerance
• Performs in heat and humidity
• Medium cold tolerance
• Grows in most parts of Australia

Environmental benefits

• Low water usage
• Reduced fertiliser requirements
• Reduced insecticide, herbicide and fungicide requirements