Empire™ Zoysia – Stunning to look at and easy to keep
Empire Zoysia™ Turf is an eye-catching dark green colour that provides excellent wear recovery, is a…
Read moreShade Tolerance
How well this variety performs in filtered or partial shade.
TURF VARIETY
Empire Zoysia
Stunning to look at and easy to keep
Medium
Shade
Very Low
Maintenance
Very High
Drought
High
Wear
$11–$18/m²
Price
VARIETY FEATURES
What makes Empire Zoysia special?
Maintenance
Expected mowing, watering and general upkeep once established.
Drought Tolerance
Resilience during dry spells once the lawn is established.
Wear Resistance
Suitability for family play, pets and everyday foot traffic.
Price Guide
Typical installed price range. Final quotes vary by area and supplier.
Family & Pets
Chosen by Australian homes for soft feel underfoot and everyday living.
COMPARE
Compare with other varieties
- ShadeMedium
- MaintenanceVery Low
- DroughtVery High
- WearHigh
- Price$11–$18/m²
- ShadeHigh
- MaintenanceVery Low
- DroughtVery High
- WearHigh
- Price$23–$27/m²
- ShadeLow
- MaintenanceMedium
- DroughtHigh
- WearVery High
- Price$12–$18/m²
LOCAL GROWERS
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NEXT STEP
Get quotes for Empire Zoysia
Tell us your postcode and lawn size — local certified growers will respond with personalised quotes.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Empire Zoysia good for shaded lawns?
Empire Zoysia has a shade rating of Medium. Enter your postcode when requesting quotes so local growers can confirm suitability for your site.
How much does Empire Zoysia cost?
Empire Zoysia is typically priced around From $11 – $18 / m², depending on quantity, delivery and installation options.
How soon can turf be delivered?
Lead times vary by grower and season. Most certified suppliers cut turf to order and can advise a realistic install window in your quote.
Do I need site preparation before laying?
Yes — soil prep makes a big difference to establishment. Many growers offer delivery only, deliver & lay, or full prep & lay packages.
Can I compare this with other varieties?
Use the comparison section on this page, or visit the full Compare Turf Varieties tool to review traits side by side.
ABOUT THIS VARIETY
About Empire Zoysia turf
- Very high drought tolerance
- Very low maintenance – less mowing, fertiliser and water
- High wear tolerance
- High salt tolerance
- Eye-catching dark green colour
- Fine-medium leaf that is soft to touch and underfoot
- High salt tolerance
- Produces low seed head (common irritant to people with allergies)
Empire Zoysia has a reputation for being one of the most drought-tolerant, water-efficient turf varieties available in Australia. Zoysia turf is a soft, easy-to-manage lawn that grows Australia-wide and features a fine leaf with strong wear tolerance, making it ideal for homes virtually anywhere from Darwin to Hobart and Sydney to Perth. Two of its prominent features include; its good, strong green colour throughout autumn and winter and its minimal maintenance year-round in terms of mowing, watering and fertilising.
Ensure You’re Buying Genuine
myhomeTURF’s Certificate of Authenticity provides you with the confidence and satisfaction that you have bought the genuine variety from our licenced farmers. Don’t forget to ask for your own certificate when you have purchased your new lawn – and enjoy!
If you want to learn more about Empire Zoysia’s key features, planting times and maintenance requirements, head over to our Empire Zoysia Turf Review.
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