How-To Choose the Best Sod
Grass Species Comparison Chart
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Classic St. Augustine |
CitraBlue St. Augustine |
Palisades Zoysia |
Emerald Zoysia |
TifTuf Bermuda |
Centipede |
| Shade Tolerance |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Good |
Fair |
Low |
| Water Requirement |
High |
Medium |
Low |
Medium |
Low |
Medium |
| Cold Tolerance |
Good |
Low |
Excellent |
Good |
Excellent |
Fair |
| Leaf Texture |
Coarse |
Coarse |
Medium |
Fine |
Fine |
Medium |
| Mowing Height |
1½"-3½" |
1½"-2½" |
½"-2½" |
1"-1½" |
½"-2" |
1½"-2" |
| Fertilizer Demands |
High |
Low |
Medium |
Medium |
Medium |
Low |
| Salinity Tolerance |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Low |
| Traffic & Wear Tolerance |
Fair |
Fair |
Good |
Good |
Excellent |
Low |