El Toro Zoysia is a patented zoysia variety developed by Dr. Victor B. Youngner at the University of California-Riverside. It has a medium width leaf blade similar to Meyer Zoysia. El Toro is one of the Most Resilient Zoysia Grasses, Spreads Faster Than Other Zoysia, Excellent Cold And Heat Tolerance, Grows In Full Sun, Tolerates Moderate Shade, El Toro Zoysia needs to be mowed every 7 to 10 days during the growing season. It can tolerate mowing heights from ½ inch to 3 inches.