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Is Zoysia japonica turf?

Dear all LEED user expert

We use Zoysia japonica for landscape. now we dont know is Zoysia turf or groundcover? if it is turf , how can i approve that is groundcover? Thanks

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emily reese moody
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Fri, 07/21/2023 - 03:05

I have only seen this type identified as grass in my projects. 
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Tue, 03/26/2024 - 01:13

Hi Linh,

Please kindly refer LEED addenda below:
https://www.usgbc.org/leedaddenda/5407
The species can be treated as a groundcover if has almost no mowing requirements (i.e., does not need to be mowed more than once or twice a year) and has no fertilizer/chemical requirements, and it requires minimal watering. Therefore, if it is mowed regularly (more than twice a year) or has fertilizer/chemical requirement, the species should be treated as a turf.
Best regards - Afogreen Build Team

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