Comprehensive evaluation on turf characteristics of Zoysia japonica

The paper took the hybrid Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylonC.transadlensis Tifdwarf 328) which was commonly used in greening of Hunan as control, and evaluated comprehensively turf characteristics of Zoysia japonica in order to ascertain its application. The results indicated that the wild zoysia turf was better than corresponded Tifgreen turf. However, it was not suitable for water and soil conservation because of some defects including difficulties in seed collection and slow growth. It was recommended to apply in landscape, playground, rest and recreation turfs. Tifgreen was suitable for the lawn of water and soil conservation, playground, rest and recreation turfs. Nevertheless because of low density and short green period, it was not suitable grass species for the landscape lawn.