today over 60 years later is the most cold tolerant of the zoysia grasses. Meyer can be established by sod and makes an excellent lawn once established.
Zoysia grass is extremely drought tolerant. It has the capacity to almost instantly respond to subsequent irrigation or rainfall. Zoysia grass also has a deep root system allowing it to more effectively extract water from greater soil depths.
Zoysia grass has good salt tolerance and can thrive in a multitude of soil types. Zoysia grass does not tolerate heavy shade or poorly drained areas.
Zoysia grasses are among the most wear tolerant turf grasses. However, their slow rate of growth gives them slow recuperative potential. Because zoysia is slow to establish and can only be established vegetatively, it is the more expensive sod type.