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 Ladder

refers to the potential of a plant to raise fire from the ground level up and onto a structure.

 Landscape Zone

refers to the list of plants best suited for because they have the form, size, and fire-performance characteristics acceptable for use in Zone 2.

 Landscape Zone 1

is the area within the Home Ignition Zone which extends 5 feet from a structure where it is recommended that no planting occur.

 Landscape Zone 2

is the area within the Home Ignition Zone which extends from 5 to 10 feet from a structure. Firewise adapted vegetation and practices should be used within this zone.

 Landscape Zone 3

is the area within the Home Ignition Zone which extends from 10 to 30 feet from the structure. Firewise practices should be used within this zone minimize the movement of fire.

 Landscape Zone 4

is any area beyond 30 feet and up to 200 feet from the structure. The fire performance plant selector does not make recommendations for planting in this zone.

 Leaf Arrangement

refers to the location of leaf nodes on a stem either opposite or alternate in arrangement.

 Leaf Color

refers to the natural color of the leaf. Leaf color can provide valuable insight into a plant’s health and can be an important indicator of fire performance.

 Leaf Surface

represents characteristics of the leaf surface that range from hairless to very hairy and can impact fire performance.

 Leaf Type

refers to the shape of a leaf which can be simple, compound, a blade or scale-like.

 Leathery

having a thick, dense leaf