Glossary
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Papery
- refers to a leaf that is thin and less dense. Papery foliage more easily ignites when dry.
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Partial Sun
- refers to exposure of a plant receiving less than half a day of sun.
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Plant Form
- refers to the manner in which a plant grows
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Poor Drainage
- refers to plants adapted to poorly drained soil.
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Prunability
- refers to the response of a particular plant to pruning. Some plants do not respond well to severe pruning in a utility right-of-way and will develop water sprouts, suckers, and poor form. Improper pruning may also cause dieback of cut branches or dieback of the entire plant. Improper pruning techniques have a direct correlation to both vitality and debris buildup in the plant, which results in an increase in its potential fuel load and ignitability.
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pH
- refers to the acidity, alkalinity, or neutrality in the soil. pH influences a plant's ability to utilize essential nutritional elements.
