Blade & Mow Height
Blade: Medium blade, 3 to 5 mm
Mow: 1 to 2.5 inches
Zoysia Sod Variety
Palisades Sod in Louisiana
Palisades is the salt-tolerant Zoysia bred at Texas A&M. Holds up to coastal Louisiana conditions where some Zoysias struggle. Common spec for Houma, Lafourche, Terrebonne, and the NOLA Metro.
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What Is It?
Palisades Sod Explained
Palisades Zoysia is a Zoysia japonica cultivar developed at Texas A&M University and released in 1996. It was bred specifically for salt tolerance, drought tolerance, and a medium blade suitable for residential and commercial use across the Gulf Coast.
Best fit: residential and commercial across south Louisiana, especially in coastal parishes where salt influence is real. Palisades is grown by Woerner Turf at Donaldsonville and Wilderness Turf in north Louisiana, plus several other Louisiana sod farms.
Where Palisades does not fit: deep dense shade (Geo or Trinity LS handle shade better), or premium upscale installs that want the finer blade of Z. matrella varieties. Palisades is the right pick for mainstream Louisiana residential where salt tolerance matters.
At a Glance
Palisades Specs
Quick-reference card. Blade, mow height, sun, shade, drought, traffic, salt, pH, and USDA zone.
Sun & Shade
Sun: 6+ hours of direct sun
Shade: Moderate shade tolerance
Drought & Traffic
Drought: Good to excellent
Traffic: High
USDA Zone
Zones 7-10
Salt Tolerance
Excellent (best in class for Z. japonica)
Soil pH
5.5 to 7.5
Louisiana Fit
Where Palisades Fits Best in Louisiana
Palisades is the salt-tolerant Zoysia for coastal Louisiana. Houma, Thibodaux, Galliano, Cut Off, and the bayou parishes all benefit from its salt tolerance where ocean spray and salt-influenced soils stress lesser varieties. Also a strong general-purpose pick for the NOLA Metro, Capital Region, and Acadiana residential and commercial properties.
Common in: Houma Bayou Cane and Schriever side, Thibodaux family subdivisions, Galliano and Cut Off bayou-side homes, NOLA Metro Westbank, Metairie, Kenner, Baton Rouge Highland Road corridor, Lafayette South subdivisions
The LSU AgCenter turfgrass guide backs the regional fit data above. Send us your zip and we will tell you straight whether Palisades fits your specific yard.
Pricing
Palisades Sod Pricing & Pallet Coverage
Pallet Coverage
A standard pallet covers approximately 450 square feet, cut as 16x24 inch slabs (typical, varies slightly by farm). Most yards in Louisiana run 1 to 4 pallets.
Half Pallets
Half pallets available for small repairs and patch jobs (approximately 225 square feet). Minimum order applies for delivery, not pickup.
Contractor Pricing
Contractor and builder pricing kicks in at five or more pallets per order. NET 30 terms for qualified accounts. Recurring delivery scheduling for ongoing jobs.
Care Schedule
How to Care for Palisades Sod
- Watering during establishment: Water twice a day for the first 10 days. Then daily for week 2. Established Palisades needs about 0.75 inches per week. Drought tolerant once rooted.
- Mow height range: Maintain at 1 to 2.5 inches. Reel mowers preferred for tighter look. Sharp blades, weekly mowing in peak season.
- Fertilizer schedule: 3 applications per year. Spring, early summer, late summer. Standard Zoysia feeding schedule.
- Pre-emergent timing: Apply in mid-February (south LA) or early March (north LA). Second application 8-10 weeks later.
Honest Comparison
Palisades vs The Closest Alternatives
Two side-by-side reads so you can pick straight, not guess.
Palisades vs. Empire
Both are Z. japonica with similar blade and mowing height. Palisades has better salt tolerance (key for coastal LA). Empire has slightly broader supply and slightly better humidity tolerance. Pick Palisades for coastal yards. Pick Empire for inland family subdivisions.
Palisades vs. Meyer
Both are Z. japonica. Palisades has better salt tolerance and heat tolerance for south LA. Meyer has better cold tolerance for north LA. Pick Palisades for the southern half of the state. Pick Meyer for Caddo, Bossier, Ouachita, Rapides parishes.
Common Questions
Palisades Sod FAQ
Palisades was bred at Texas A&M specifically for salt tolerance. Coastal parishes (Houma, Thibodaux, Galliano, Grand Isle, the Westbank) see salt influence from ocean spray and salt-affected soils that stress Empire and other Z. japonica varieties. Palisades holds up where lesser Zoysias struggle.
Yes. Palisades is actively grown by Woerner Turf at Donaldsonville and Ethel, Wilderness Turf in Mer Rouge, Lafayette Sod, and several other Louisiana farms. Supply is solid statewide.
Palisades typically costs comparable to Empire per pallet. Both are mainstream Z. japonica varieties with strong Louisiana supply. Contractor pricing kicks in at five or more pallets. Call for current pricing.
Palisades tolerates moderate shade (4-6 hours of sun) but not deep oak shade. For shaded yards under mature live oaks, Geo Zoysia, Trinity LS Zoysia, or Palmetto St. Augustine handle shade better.
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