Blade & Mow Height
Blade: Fine to medium blade, 3 to 4 mm
Mow: 1 to 2 inches
Zoysia Sod Variety
Trinity LS Sod in Louisiana
Trinity LS is the shade champion of the newer Zoysias. LS stands for Low Sun. Holds up under live oaks where Empire and Palisades thin out. Premium pick for deep-shade yards across Louisiana.
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What Is It?
Trinity LS Sod Explained
Trinity LS Zoysia is a Lazer x Innovation cross developed at Texas A&M and released through Sod Solutions in 2020. The LS designation stands for Low Sun, marking the variety's primary breeding goal of exceptional shade tolerance.
Best fit: premium residential yards with deep oak shade across south Louisiana. Old Garden District lots under live oaks. Established Mandeville and Covington shaded yards. Lafayette Bendel Gardens. Trinity LS performs in 3-4 hours of direct sun where most Zoysias need 6+.
Where Trinity LS does not fit: full-sun lots (Empire or Palisades are better in full sun), budget builds, or rural acreage. Trinity LS is the right pick when shade is the deciding factor and the homeowner is willing to pay the premium.
At a Glance
Trinity LS Specs
Quick-reference card. Blade, mow height, sun, shade, drought, traffic, salt, pH, and USDA zone.
Sun & Shade
Sun: 3-4 hours of direct sun acceptable
Shade: Best in class for Zoysia, deep oak shade OK
Drought & Traffic
Drought: Good
Traffic: Moderate to high
USDA Zone
Zones 7-10
Salt Tolerance
Moderate
Soil pH
5.5 to 7.5
Louisiana Fit
Where Trinity LS Fits Best in Louisiana
Trinity LS suits the deeply shaded premium yards across south Louisiana that have long been Palmetto St. Augustine territory. Owners who want Zoysia density and feel under live oaks now have a real option. Common in older established premium neighborhoods with mature canopy.
Common in: Old Garden District (NOLA), Audubon Park area, Bendel Gardens (Lafayette), Old Mandeville waterfront, Old Covington, Bocage shaded streets (Baton Rouge), Spring Lake under mature oaks (Shreveport)
The LSU AgCenter turfgrass guide backs the regional fit data above. Send us your zip and we will tell you straight whether Trinity LS fits your specific yard.
Pricing
Trinity LS 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 Trinity LS Sod
- Watering during establishment: Water twice a day for first 10 days. Daily for week 2. Established Trinity LS needs about 0.5 to 0.75 inches per week. Shaded yards typically need less water.
- Mow height range: Maintain at 1 to 2 inches. Reel mower preferred for premium look. Cut slightly higher in deeper shade to maximize photosynthesis.
- Fertilizer schedule: 2 to 3 applications per year. Spring, early summer, late summer. Less fertilizer than full-sun Zoysias due to slower shaded growth.
- Pre-emergent timing: Apply in mid-February. Less critical in dense shaded yards where weed pressure is naturally lower.
Honest Comparison
Trinity LS vs The Closest Alternatives
Two side-by-side reads so you can pick straight, not guess.
Trinity LS vs. Geo
Both handle shade better than Empire. Trinity LS is bred specifically for low-sun performance and tolerates 3-4 hours of direct sun. Geo handles shade well but is more of an all-around premium variety. Pick Trinity LS for the deepest oak shade. Pick Geo for upscale yards with mixed conditions.
Trinity LS vs. Innovation
Both are newer Texas A&M / Sod Solutions premium releases. Innovation is the all-rounder NTEP top performer. Trinity LS specializes in shade. Pick Innovation for full or mixed-sun yards. Pick Trinity LS when shade is the constraint.
Common Questions
Trinity LS Sod FAQ
Low Sun. The variety was bred specifically for shade tolerance, performing in 3-4 hours of direct sun where most Zoysias require 6+. The LS designation is the marker that this is the shade specialist of the newer Sod Solutions Zoysias.
Yes, through the Sod Solutions Pro licensed grower network. Supply is more limited than older mainstream Zoysias because of the newer release date and licensed-grower model. Plan ahead for premium installs.
Trinity LS typically costs 30-50 percent more per pallet than Empire. The premium reflects the newer release, limited supply, and shade-tolerance specialization.
Trinity LS gives the Zoysia look (denser, finer texture, more refined) at premium price. Palmetto St. Augustine gives the proven shade-tolerant standard at lower price with broader supply. Both work in shaded south LA yards. Pick by aesthetic preference and budget.
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