Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass
Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass
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Current Stock Height Guides
Current Stock Height Guides
Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you mustconfirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 5cm to 15cm
Mature Width: Spreading groundcover
Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass is expected to grow Spreads gradually by stolons and rhizomes under suitable conditions..
Root Ball Dimensions
Root Ball Dimensions
Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.
- 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
- 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
- 50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
- 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
- 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
- 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
- 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
- 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
- 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
- 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)
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About Your New Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass
Zoysia tenuifolia 'No Mow' is a fine leafed, warm season creeping grass grown as a lawn substitute rather than a conventional turf. It spreads by stolons and rhizomes into a soft, dense mat that mounds and undulates as it thickens, giving a cushioned, textured surface instead of a flat clipped finish.
It sits at roughly 5 to 10 centimetres high and keeps spreading sideways. Full sun to part shade, free draining soil and warmth suit it, so coastal Queensland, New South Wales, Perth and the warmer parts of Victoria and South Australia all work. It takes heat, humidity, salt and drought once established, though light frost browns it off until spring.
It is used in courtyards, resort and contemporary gardens, between pavers, on embankments too steep to mow and in low traffic lawn areas. It is not a play or sports surface. What buyers get is a green, walkable groundcover that stays presentable year round with almost no mowing.
Frequently Asked Questions
About No Mow Zoysia
What is No Mow Zoysia?
Zoysia tenuifolia 'No Mow' is a very fine leafed warm season grass used as a low maintenance lawn alternative. It spreads by runners above and below ground to form a thick mat that crowds out most weeds. Left uncut it develops a rolling, cushioned surface, which is the look most people plant it for.
Do you really never have to mow it?
Close to it. Growth is slow and mostly sideways, so many gardens never mow at all and simply let the mounding habit develop. If you prefer a flatter, tidier surface, one or two cuts a year on a high setting is enough. Weekly mowing works against the whole point of the plant.
Does it need sun or shade?
Full sun to partial shade. It is densest and greenest in full sun, and will thin and slow noticeably in heavy shade under dense trees or on the south side of tall buildings. Around four to six hours of direct sun a day gives a reliable result in most gardens.
Is No Mow Zoysia frost tolerant?
Only up to a point. It handles light frost, but the foliage browns off and stays discoloured until temperatures lift in spring, and heavy or repeated frost will set it back badly. Treat it as a warm climate grass. In cold inland or tableland districts, expect a long and dull winter appearance.
Can you walk on No Mow Zoysia?
Light traffic only. It suits paths, courtyards, garden edges and areas walked across occasionally, but it recovers slowly from wear and will not hold up to children running about, dogs wearing lines or vehicles. Where a hard wearing lawn is needed, a couch or buffalo variety is the sensible choice instead.
Is it suitable for coastal gardens?
Yes. It tolerates salt laden wind and sandy soils, and it is widely used in beachside courtyards and resort landscaping along the Queensland and northern New South Wales coast. Free draining coastal sands suit it well, provided it gets water and a little feeding through the first season while the runners knit together.
How do I care for No Mow Zoysia?
Water regularly until the runners join, usually through the first summer, then cut back to occasional deep watering. Feed lightly in spring and again in late summer with a slow release lawn fertiliser. Hand weed while it is filling in. After that it needs little more than an annual tidy and a topdress in low spots.
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Uses in my Garden
Uses in my Garden
Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass works in an:
Is Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass Evergreen or Deciduous?
Is Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass Evergreen or Deciduous?
Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 5cm to 15cm
Mature Width: Spreading groundcover
Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass is expected to grow Spreads gradually by stolons and rhizomes under suitable conditions..
Growth Rate of Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass
Growth Rate of Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass
Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass is expected to grow Spreads gradually by stolons and rhizomes under suitable conditions..
They are considered to have a:
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass
Is Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass frost tolerant?
Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass is Frost Sensitive – May suffer damage from frost, best in frost-free or protected spots.
Does Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass Flower?
Does Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass Flower?
Zoysia ‘No Mow’ may produce small inconspicuous flower spikes during the warmer months, although flowering is generally insignificant. The lawn is primarily valued for its dense fine-textured foliage, soft appearance and extremely low mowing requirements.
Does Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
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Is Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass an Australian Native Tree?
Is Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass an Australian Native Tree?
No
Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass is Native to Selected form of Zoysia originating from East and Southeast Asia.
What is the Wildlife Value of Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass ?
What is the Wildlife Value of Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass ?
Its dense turf provides low-level shelter for beneficial insects and contributes to biodiversity within residential and commercial landscapes. The thick groundcover habit also helps protect soil structure and supports healthy garden ecosystems.
How much Sunlight does Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass need?
How much Sunlight does Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass need?
Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass will thrive best in:
Preferred Soil?
Preferred Soil?
Zoysia ‘No Mow’ performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. It will also tolerate a range of general garden soils provided drainage remains reliable. Avoid persistently wet or heavily compacted conditions, as excess moisture can reduce root health and turf quality. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then gradually reduce watering as the lawn matures and develops a deep root system.
Is Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass Drought Tolerant?
Is Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass Drought Tolerant?
Is Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass Drought tolerant?
As a newly established lawn it benefits from regular watering to encourage strong root development and coverage. Once established, Zoysia ‘No Mow’ shows excellent drought tolerance and performs reliably through extended dry periods, requiring significantly less irrigation than many traditional lawn varieties.
Planting Information
How To Plant Your Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass
How To Plant Your Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass
Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass is expected to grow Spreads gradually by stolons and rhizomes under suitable conditions..
Long Term Care For Your Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass
Long Term Care For Your Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass
Planting Your Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass in Different Soil
Planting Your Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass in Different Soil
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
