Palisades Zoysia

Palisades Zoysia is a medium‑textured, soft-to-walk-on, warm‑season turfgrass for all Texas landscapes. It was developed at Texas A&M to withstand southern heat and drought. You’ll appreciate its balanced tolerance to shade and moderate drought, combined with excellent heat resilience and a quick spring green‑up. Under proper care, Palisades develops a dense, uniform carpet that holds color later into fall than many other warm‑season varieties. Leaf texture: Medium—offers a fine‑to‑medium feel underfoot Plushness: High—for a thick, cushioned surface Shade tolerance: Medium; must receive at least 6-7 hours of direct unfiltered sunlight to thrive Drought tolerance: Medium; withstands short dry spells, but benefits from supplemental irrigation; survives long periods of drought by going dormant and recovering with regrowth when rain returns Traffic & wear tolerance: Medium; suited to typical play by kids, small/medium dogs, and light recreational use (e.g., parks, casual spor