Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass
Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass
Evergreen · Full Sun / Part Shade
Mature size: 5cm–15cm high × Spreading groundcover wide
- Evergreen
- Full Sun / Part Shade
- Mature height5cm–15cm
- Mature widthSpreading groundcover
- Frost Sensitive
- Flowers
Creates a soft, rolling lawn effect with little to no mowing required once established.
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- Pot size
- 20cm
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Height guide & disclaimer
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 must confirm 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.
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Mature height & width
Mature height & width
- Mature height
- 5cm to 15cm
- Mature width
- Spreading groundcover
Pot sizes & dimensions
Pot sizes & dimensions
| Pot / bag size | Width | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| 30cm Pot | 33cm | 30cm |
| 40cm/45L Pot | 44cm | 41.5cm |
| 50cm Pot / 70L Pot | 55cm | 41.8cm |
| 100L Bag | 50.6cm | 52.8cm |
| 150L Bag | 66cm | 55cm |
| 200L Bag | 71.5cm | 60.5cm |
| 300L Bag | 88cm | 63.8cm |
| 400L Bag | 99cm | 66cm |
| 500L Bag | 122cm | 66cm |
| 750L Bag | 134cm | 69cm |
| 1000L Bag | 146.3cm | 71.5cm |
| 2000L Bag | 176cm | 82.5cm |
General planting reference from our existing size guide. Actual containers can vary by supplier and batch; confirm exact dimensions if required.
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About Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’
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.
| Mature height | 5cm to 15cm |
|---|---|
| Mature width | Spreading groundcover |
| Position | Full Sun / Part Shade |
| Growth per year | Spreads gradually by stolons and rhizomes under suitable conditions. |
| Frost | Frost Sensitive |
| Foliage | Evergreen (foliage year round) |
| Form | Spreading · Ground-Cover |
| Uses | Groundcovers |
- Foliage
Evergreen (foliage year round)
- Position
- Form
- Use
- Mature height
- 5cm to 15cm
- Mature width
- Spreading groundcover
Planting Information
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
Planting Your Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass in Different Soil
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?
Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
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
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
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?
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:
Not Applicable
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 ?
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?
Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ – No Mow Zoysia Grass will thrive best in:
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?
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Zoysia tenuifolia ‘No Mow’ is loved for its Creates a soft, rolling lawn effect with little to no mowing required once established.
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Trachelospermum jasminoides Balls – Star Jasmine Balls
Trachelospermum jasminoides Balls – Star Jasmine Balls
Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Balls' is Star Jasmine grown and clipped into a dense evergreen sphere. The small glossy leaves sit tight on a woody framework, holding a clean rounded outline year round. White pinwheel flowers open in spring and carry a strong sweet scent right across a courtyard.
Ball specimens hold at about 1 to 1.5 metres tall and wide with light clipping. Full sun to part shade suits them, in any free draining soil. Growth is slow to moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year. They handle coastal exposure, light frost and dry spells once the roots are down.
Repeat them along a driveway, either side of an entry, or in pots on a terrace where a formal shape is wanted straight away. They read as structure in a planting scheme without the height of a hedge, and because the form is already trained, a new garden looks settled from the day it goes in.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Star Jasmine Balls
What are Star Jasmine Balls?
They are Trachelospermum jasminoides, the common Star Jasmine, grown and clipped into a dense evergreen sphere on a woody framework. Instead of climbing, the plant is trained into a self supporting rounded shape. The foliage is small, glossy and dark green, and the plant carries scented white flowers through spring.
How big do Star Jasmine Balls grow?
They hold at roughly 1 to 1.5 metres tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide. Growth is slow to moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year, so a light clip once or twice a year keeps the ball tight at whatever size within that range suits the setting.
Do Star Jasmine Balls need sun or shade?
Full sun to part shade both work. Full sun gives the densest foliage and the heaviest flowering, while part shade produces slightly softer, more open growth and fewer flowers. Avoid deep shade, where the ball thins out and loses its outline. Morning sun with afternoon protection suits hot inland gardens.
Can Star Jasmine Balls be grown in pots?
Yes, and pots are one of the main uses. A container 50 to 60 centimetres wide with a quality free draining mix will hold a ball for years. Water more often than you would in the ground, especially in summer, and feed in spring and again in late summer. Refresh the mix every few years.
Are Star Jasmine Balls evergreen?
Yes, the foliage is held year round. The glossy dark green leaves take on a bronze tinge in cold weather and green up again in spring, but the plant never goes bare. That is what makes it useful as permanent structure in a scheme, particularly in winter once perennials have died back.
When do Star Jasmine Balls flower?
Flowering runs through spring, roughly September to November, and often carries into early summer in warmer districts. The white pinwheel flowers are small but produced in quantity, and the scent is strong on still evenings. Flowering is heaviest on plants in full sun that were not clipped hard just before bud set.
How do I prune and care for Star Jasmine Balls?
Clip lightly with hedging shears once after flowering and again in late summer if needed, taking only the new growth to keep the outline crisp. Water deeply in dry weather, mulch the base, and feed in early spring. The sap is milky and can irritate skin, so wear gloves when trimming.
Trachelospermum jasminoides Balls – Star Jasmine Balls

Westringia fruticosa – Coastal Rosemary
Westringia fruticosa – Coastal Rosemary
Westringia fruticosa, Coastal Rosemary, is an Australian native evergreen shrub from the headlands and dunes of the east coast. It builds a dense rounded bush of fine grey green leaves held in whorls, with small white to pale lilac flowers. Despite the common name it is not the culinary herb.
Mature plants sit at 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide, growing 30 to 60 centimetres a year, and they clip smaller without complaint. Full sun to part shade and sharp drainage are the requirements. Salt wind, sandy soil, drought and light to moderate frost are all handled.
It is a standard on coastal projects, road verges, council garden beds and exposed banks that need erosion cover. Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for an informal screen, or 80 centimetres for a clipped hedge. A single plant fills a 40 to 50 centimetre pot on a courtyard or balcony.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Coastal Rosemary
What is Coastal Rosemary?
Westringia fruticosa is an Australian native evergreen shrub from the headlands and dunes of the east coast. It forms a dense rounded bush of fine grey green leaves held in whorls, with small white to pale lilac flowers. Despite the common name it is not culinary rosemary and is not used in cooking.
How big does Coastal Rosemary grow?
Mature plants reach 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide. It clips readily to smaller dimensions and is often maintained at around a metre as a hedge or a low mound. Growth is moderate, roughly 30 to 60 centimetres a year, so it holds a trimmed shape well.
Is Coastal Rosemary suitable for coastal positions?
It is one of the best shrubs available for exposed coastal work. It grows naturally on sea cliffs and copes with salt laden wind, sand and reflected heat. It is used constantly on beachfront reserves, dune stabilisation projects and seaside gardens where little else holds a tidy shape.
When does Coastal Rosemary flower?
The main flush is spring and summer, roughly September through February, with scattered flowering at other times of the year in mild districts. The flowers are small, white to pale lilac and sit among the foliage rather than above it. Clipped hedges flower less than plants left to grow informally.
How far apart should I plant Coastal Rosemary for a hedge?
Space plants 80 centimetres apart for a tight formal hedge, or 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen. On banks and batters used for erosion cover, 1 metre in a staggered grid gives full ground coverage within about two growing seasons.
Can Coastal Rosemary grow in pots?
Yes. A pot 40 to 50 centimetres wide suits a single plant for a courtyard, entry or balcony. Use a free draining mix, because the roots will not tolerate sitting wet. Container plants need watering more often than those in the ground, plus a light trim to hold their shape.
How do I prune and care for Coastal Rosemary?
Trim lightly two or three times a year, taking the soft new growth and avoiding cuts into bare old wood, which reshoots poorly. Water through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. On most soils it needs no feeding at all, and it resents heavy watering and poor drainage.
Westringia fruticosa – Coastal Rosemary

Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Blue’ – Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Blue’ – Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
Westringia 'Wynyabbie Blue' is a hardy Australian native shrub grown for its lilac blue flowers, which are larger and more freely carried than those of the common white forms. Narrow grey green leaves sit in neat whorls on a dense rounded frame that holds its shape through the year.
Expect 1.5 to 2 metres in height and width at maturity, at 30 to 60 centimetres a year. Full sun brings the heaviest flowering, though part shade is accepted. Drainage matters above everything else, after which it takes salt wind, sandy or gravelly ground, drought and light to moderate frost.
Mass plantings on batters, median strips and coastal frontages are where it earns its keep, and it clips into a low hedge of about a metre without losing its flowering. Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for an informal screen. One plant fills a 40 to 50 centimetre pot neatly.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
What is Westringia Wynyabbie Blue?
Westringia 'Wynyabbie Blue' is a hardy Australian native shrub grown for its lilac blue flowers, which are larger and more freely carried than those of the common white forms. Narrow grey green leaves sit in neat whorls on a dense rounded frame. It is evergreen and holds its structure all year.
How big does Wynyabbie Blue grow?
It reaches 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide at maturity, growing 30 to 60 centimetres a year. It clips comfortably to around a metre if you want a lower hedge, and it will hold that height indefinitely given two or three light trims a year.
When does Wynyabbie Blue flower?
From spring right through autumn, roughly September to May, with sporadic flowers in winter in mild districts. The lilac blue flowers open in flushes rather than all at once, so there is usually some colour on the plant. Flowering is heaviest in full sun on lean, well drained soil.
Is Wynyabbie Blue drought tolerant?
Yes. Once the roots are established it needs very little water and copes with extended dry periods, which is why it is used on unirrigated median strips and road verges. Drainage matters more than watering, since the plant will die in soggy ground long before it dies of thirst.
Is Wynyabbie Blue suitable for coastal positions?
It is. Salt laden wind, sandy soils and reflected heat are all handled, and it is planted routinely on foreshore reserves and beachside gardens. In very exposed frontal positions the plant stays lower and denser than it would inland, which generally suits the situation anyway.
How far apart should I plant Wynyabbie Blue for a hedge?
Use 80 centimetres between plants for a clipped formal hedge, or 1 to 1.5 metres for a dense informal screen. For mass planting on banks and median strips, 1 metre in a staggered pattern gives full coverage within about two growing seasons and shades out most weeds.
How do I prune and care for Wynyabbie Blue?
Trim lightly after each flowering flush, taking soft growth only. Cutting back into bare old wood leaves gaps that will not fill in, so stay on top of it rather than letting it get away. Water through the first summer, then rarely. Avoid rich soils and heavy fertiliser.
Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Blue’ – Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary

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