Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, New Zealand
Melanesia
Types
Emerald zoysia, Compadre zoysia
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, Woodlands
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 6
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Tan
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Spores
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune grass to maintain level
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Army-worms, Mosquito, Red blotch, White grubs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Light Frost, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Cats, Mosquitos, Snails, White bugs
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation, Watery eyes
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens, useful as a ground cover
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ZOYSIA
BREYNIA disticha
Common Name
Zoysia
Snow Bush
In German
Zoysia
Schnee Bush
In French
Zoysia
neige Bush
In Spanish
Zoysia
nieve Bush
In Greek
Zoysia
χιόνι Μπους
In Portuguese
Zoysia
neve de Bush
In Polish
Zoysia
Śnieg Bush
In Latin
Zoysia
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Euphorbiales
Family
Poaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Zoysia Willd
Breynia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Zoyaseiae
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Antidesmatoideae
Season and Care of Zoysia and Snow Bush
Season and care of Zoysia and Snow Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Zoysia and Snow Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zoysia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Zoysia is Loam and for Snow Bush is Loam while the PH of soil for Zoysia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zoysia and Snow Bush Physical Information
Zoysia and Snow Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Zoysia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Zoysia and Snow Bush are as follows:
Zoysia flower color: Not Available
Zoysia leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Snow Bush flower color: Green
- Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Care of Zoysia and Snow Bush
Care of Zoysia and Snow Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zoysia pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune grass to maintain level and Snow Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zoysia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.