Zoysia Palisade
Low maintenance
$350/pallet
- Covers
- 450 sq ft
- Per sq ft
- $0.78
- 16+ pallets
- $290
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Sod variety · Sun to part shade
Zoysia Palisade sod for Dallas–Fort Worth lawns
Zoysia Palisade is Palisades zoysiagrass (Zoysia japonica), patented by the Texas A&M University System. Its patent describes a medium-coarse grass with thick stolons and rhizomes, good recuperative ability, good shade tolerance and low water use needs. It suits a lawn that mixes sun and part shade, for an owner who wants lower upkeep and can be patient while it fills in.
- Sun and shade
- Sun to part shade
- Foot traffic
- Moderate
- Mowing height
- 1–2½ in
- Leaf
- Medium-coarse
Price and order
Live prices from our store catalog
How to buy Zoysia Palisade sod
Add pallets to your order right here, or call and we put the price in writing. Every figure comes live from our store catalog.
- Half pallet225 sq ft · for patches and small yards
Sale price: $205, regular price
$250 - Quarter pallet112.5 sq ft · for patches and small yards
Sale price: $150, regular price
$200 - By the truckload16+ pallets, price per pallet
$290/pallet
Wholesale sod for landscapers and builders - Installed by our own crew$500 per pallet installation · sod priced separately · old-lawn removal includedSee the installed total for your yard
Delivery or pickup
We deliver across Dallas–Fort Worth on our truck, with delivery priced from your ZIP code at checkout. Or pick it up at our yard, 13380 Tischler Rd, Pilot Point, TX 76258, with no delivery charge. Book at least 48 hours ahead (72 for a full truckload).
Is it right for your yard?
What Zoysia Palisade is like
- Sun and shade
- Good shade tolerance, according to its Texas A&M patent, and Texas A&M AgriLife gives zoysia in general moderate to good shade tolerance.
- Foot traffic
- Fine for lawns with moderate traffic (Texas A&M). Zoysia is slow-growing, so worn or bare spots take longer to fill back in than with bermuda.
- Water and drought
- Low water use is part of its patent. In Texas A&M watering research, Palisades held acceptable quality on 48% of reference evapotranspiration (ETo) and went dormant at 40% and 32%. Like any zoysia, it wilts early and goes dormant in a prolonged drought.
- Mowing height
- Texas A&M recommends 1 to 2½ inches for coarse-textured zoysias like Palisade, and notes that a reel mower’s clean, scissor-like cut often keeps zoysia looking its best.
- Winter
- Dormant and tan in winter, like every warm-season grass. Its patent rates its winter hardiness good to excellent, persisting as far north as Kansas, Missouri and Illinois.
- Look and feel
- A medium-coarse blade on thick stolons and rhizomes (patent). Zoysias are prone to thatch, which gives the lawn a “puffy” look if it builds up (Texas A&M).
A good fit for
- Lawns with a mix of sun and part shade
- Owners who want lower upkeep and lower water use
- A dense lawn for moderate everyday use
Look elsewhere if
- A yard that needs fast recovery from heavy daily wear: Bermuda 419 bounces back faster
- Deep shade under a full tree canopy: St. Augustine Palmetto is the more shade-tolerant grass
- Anyone in a hurry to fill bare spots: zoysia spreads slowly
Compare
Zoysia Palisade next to our other varieties
Palisade sits between our other varieties: it takes more shade than Bermuda 419 and less than St. Augustine Palmetto, with lower upkeep than bermuda. Next to Zoysia Zeon it has a wider, medium-coarse blade and can be mowed a little higher.
| Variety | Sun and shade | Foot traffic | Mowing height | Leaf |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bermuda 419 | Full sun | Heavy use | 1–2 in | Fine blade |
| St. Augustine Palmetto | Part shade (4–6 h of sun) | Light | 2½–3½ in | Broad blade |
| Zoysia Palisade (this page) | Sun to part shade | Moderate | 1–2½ in | Medium-coarse |
| Zoysia Zeon | Sun to part shade | Moderate | 1–2 in | Fine, dense |
After it is laid
Caring for new Zoysia Palisade sod
The first weeks: water
- Right after it goes down, water until the soil under the sod is wet about 4 inches deep.
- Then water every 2 to 3 days, often enough to keep the soil moist, not soggy, 3 to 4 inches down.
- Above 80 °F, new sod may need water every day until it roots.
- Sod laid in late fall or winter may not root until spring: check on it in dry spells.
Watering steps from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Follow your city’s watering schedule.
Once it has rooted
- Mow at 1 to 2½ inches, ideally with a sharp reel mower (Texas A&M).
- Dethatch when the lawn starts to feel spongy or look puffy: zoysias build thatch (Texas A&M).
- In spring, hold the first fertilizer until you have mowed it at least twice (Texas A&M).
Zoysia Palisade sod: questions people ask
Palisades, with an s, is the variety name in its Texas A&M patent (U.S. Plant Patent PP11,515). We list it as Zoysia Palisade; if the exact variety matters for your project, ask us when you order.
Less than most lawns once it is established: in Texas A&M watering research it held acceptable quality on 48% of ETo, a reduced watering level. New sod still needs steady water until it roots.
Its patent gives it good shade tolerance, so it handles part shade. Under a full tree canopy, St. Augustine Palmetto is the safer choice, and we check your light when we come out to measure.
Slowly. Zoysia is a slow-growing grass, so it takes longer than bermuda to recover and fill bare areas (Texas A&M). That is why it is laid as sod: full coverage from day one.
A full pallet covers 450 sq ft. Measure each part of the lawn (length × width), add them up, divide by 450 and round up. We confirm the number when we come out to measure, for free.
Yes. Choose Pickup at checkout and collect it at our pickup yard, 13380 Tischler Rd, Pilot Point, TX 76258, with no delivery charge. Book at least 48 hours ahead, and call (214) 702-0622 to confirm your day and time.
Sources
What this page says about the grass comes from these sources. Our crew confirms what fits your yard on site.
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