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Trees

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Home Ignition Zones Common Name Scientific Name Approx. Mature Height Water Use Sun / Shade Attracts Pollinators Leaf Types Approx. CAD Hardiness Zone(s) USDA Hardiness Zone(s)
Alders – Mountain Alder Alnus incana ssp. tenuifolia 6 – 7.5m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 6 5
Alders – Red Alder Alnus rubra 13 – 15 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 6 5
Amur Cherry Prunus maackia 10.5 – 13.5 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh FSBC_Bee D 3 2
Amur Corktree Phellodendron amurense 9 – 14 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 4 3
Amur Maackia Maackia amurensis 6- 9m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 4 3
Ash – Green Ash Fraxinus pennsylvanica 12 – 18 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 4 3
Ash – White Ash Fraxinus americana 12 – 18 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 4 3
Bitter Cherry Prunus emarginata 15 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh FSBC_Bee D 5 4
Black Cherry Prunus serotina 15 – 18 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh FSBC_Bee D 4 3
Black Walnut Juglans nigra 12 – 18+ m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 5 4
Blackgum / Black Tupelo Nyssa sylvatica 9 – 15 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 4 3
Butternut Juglans cinerea 12 – 18 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 4 3
Cascara Rhamnus purshiana 9 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 6 5
Catalpa Catalpa speciosa 12 – 15 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 5 4
Chokecherry Prunus virginiana 6- 9m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs FSBC_Bee D 3 2
Common Hackberry Celtis occidentalis 12 – 15 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 3 2
Crab Apple – Ornamental Malus spp. 4.5 – 6 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 5 – 9 4 – 8
Eastern Redbud Cercis canadensis 7.5 – 10.5 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 5 4
European Beech Fagus sylvatica 15 – 18 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 5 4
Flowering Dogwood Cornus florida 6- 9m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 6 5
Flowering Plum Prunus cerasifera 4.5 – 9 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs FSBC_Bee D 5 4
Ginkgo / Maidenhair Tree Ginkgo biloba 15 – 25 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 4 3
Golden Chain Tree Laburnum watereri 3.5 – 4.5 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 6 5
Golden Raintree Koelreuteria paniculata 9 – 12 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 6 5
Hawthorn Crataegus spp. 4.5 – 6 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 4 – 5 3 – 4
Honeylocust Gleditsia triacanthos 9 – 21 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 4 3
Hornbeam Carpinus betulus 12 – 18 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 5 4
Horsechestnut Aesculus hippocastanum 12 – 15 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 4 3
Japanese Pagoda Tree Sophora japonica 15 – 21 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 5 4
Kentucky Coffee Tree Gymnocladus dioicus 12 – 15 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 4 3
Linden Tilia spp. 18 – 20 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 3 – 6 2 – 5
London Planetree Platanus acerifolia 21 – 30 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 5 4
Madrone Arbutus menziesii 6 – 30 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 8 7
Maple – Japanese Maple Acer palmatum 4.5 – 7.5 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 ps FSBC_Bee D 6 – 7 5 – 6
Maple – Norway Maple Acer platanoides 12 – 15 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs FSBC_Bee D 4 3
Maple – Red Maple Acer rubrum 12 – 18 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs FSBC_Bee D 4 3
Maple – Rocky Mountain Maple Acer glabrum 3 – 4.5 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh FSBC_Bee D 5 4
Maple – Silver Maple Acer saccharinum 15 – 21 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs FSBC_Bee D 4 3
Maple – Vine Maple Acer circinatum 4.5 – 6 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh FSBC_Bee D 5 4
Maples – Amur Maple Acer ginnala 4.5 – 6 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh FSBC_Bee D 3 2
Maples – Bigleaf Maple Acer macrophyllum 9 – 23 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs FSBC_Bee D 6 5
Mayday Tree Prunus padus commutata 9 – 12 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 4 3
Mulberry Morus alba 9 – 15 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh FSBC_Bee D 5 4
Oaks – Bur Oak Quercus macrocarpa 21 – 24 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 3 2
Oaks – Garry Oak Quercus garryana 12 – 27 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 7 6
Oaks – Pin Oak Quercus palustris 15 – 21 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 5 4
Oaks – Red Oak Quercus rubra 18 – 23 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 5 4
Oaks – White Oak Quercus alba 15 – 25 m fs N/A 4 3
Pear Pyrus spp. 9 – 15 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 4 – 9 3 – 8
Pin Cherry Prunus pennsylvanica 12 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs FSBC_Bee D 3 2
Poplars – Cottonwood Populus spp. 40 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 3 – 4 2 – 3
Poplars – Quaking Aspen / Trembling Aspen Populus tremuloides 9 – 12 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 2 1
Purple Robe Locust (other Black Locusts are invasive) Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Purple Robe’ 9 – 12 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 4 3
Sassafras Sassafras albidum 9 – 18 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 5 4
Schubert Chokecherry Prunus virginiana ‘Schubert’ 6 – 9 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh FSBC_Bee D 4 3
Staghorn Sumac Rhus typhina 4.5 – 7.5 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 4 3
Sweetgum Liquidambur styraciflua 18 – 23 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 6 5
Tulip Tree Liriodendron tulipifera 21 – 27 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 5 4
Water Birch Betula occidentalis 6 – 9 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 3 2
Weeping Willow Salix babylonica 9 – 12 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs FSBC_Bee D 6 5

Shrubs

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Home Ignition Zones Common Name Scientific Name Approx. Mature Height Water Use Sun / Shade Attracts Pollinators Leaf Types Approx. CAD Hardiness Zone(s) USDA Hardiness Zone(s)
Alpine Currant Ribes alpinum 0.90 – 1.8 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh FSBC_Bee D 3 2
Antelope Bitterbrush Purshia tridentata 1- 2m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs FSBC_Bee D 4 3
Barberry Berberis sp. 0.45 – 1.5 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 5 – 10 4 – 9
Beaked Hazelnut / Filbert Corylus cornuta 1.2 – 2.4 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 5 4
Blue-mist Spirea Caryopteris x clandonensis 0.90 – 1.5 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 6 5
Blueberry, Huckleberry Vaccinum spp. 0.15 – 3.5 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh FSBC_Bee D 3 – 9 2 – 8
Bog Labrador Tea / Indian Tea / Labrador Tea Rhododendron groenlandicum 0.50 – 01.5 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh B 3 2
Boxwood, Common Box Buxus sempervirens 1.5 – 4.6 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh B 6 – 7 5 – 6
Boxwood, Littleleaf Box Buxus microphylla 0.9 – 1.2 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh B 5 – 7 4 – 6
Buffaloberry / Indian Ice Cream / Soapberry / Soopalallie Shepherdia spp. 1.8 – 3.0 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 3 2
Burning Bush Euonymus alatus ‘Compactus’ 1.2 – 1.8 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 5 4
California lilac Ceanothus impressus ‘Victoria’ 1.5-2.4 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs B 8 7
Ceanothus Ceanothus ovatus 60 – 90 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 5 4
Chokeberry Aronia spp. 1.8 – 3 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 4 – 5 3 – 4
Cinquefoil, Potentilla Potentilla fruticosa 0.3 – 1.2 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 3 2
Common Lilac Syringa vulgaris 1.5 – 4.5 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 4 3
Cotoneaster, Cranberry Cotoneaster apiculatus 90 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh B 5 4
Cotoneaster, Peking Cotoneaster acutifolius 1. 8 – 3 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 5 4
Cranberry Bush Viburnum trilobum 1.2 – 3.5 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 3 2
Cranberry, High-bush Viburnum edule 1.8 – 2.5 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 6 5
Creeping Holly Mahonia repens 30 – 45 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh B 4 3
Daphne, Carol Mackie Daphne x burkwoodii 0.60 – 1.2 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh B 5 4
Devil’s club Oplopanas horridus 1.8 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 sh D 5 4
Double Flowering Plum / Flowering Almond Prunus triloba 3.5 – 4.5 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh FSBC_Bee D 4 3
Dwarf Cherry Laurel Prunus laurocerasus ‘Otto Luyken’ 1.2-1.8 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh B 7 6
Elderberry Sambucus spp. 1.5 – 9 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 4 – 6 3 – 5
Firethorn / Pyrcantha Pyracantha coccinea 1.8 – 5.5 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh B 7 6
Forsythia Forsythia spp. 2.5 – 3 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 5 – 6 4 – 5
Fraser Photinia Photinia x fraseri 4.5 – 6 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh B 9 8
Glossy Abelia Abelia x grandiflora 0.9-1.8 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh B 7 6
Grey Lavender, Lavender Cotton, Santolina Santolina chamaecyparis 30 – 60 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 7 6
Heather Calluna vulgaris 10 – 60 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh B 5 4
Japanese Kerria Kerria japonica 0.9 – 1.8 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 ps D 5 4
Japanese Pieris Pieris japonica 2.7 – 3.6 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh B 6 5
Mahala Mat Ceanothus prostratus 2.5 – 7.5 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 7 6
Mock Orange Philadelphus sp. 1.8 – 2.4 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh FSBC_Bee D 5 4
Nanking Cherry Prunus tomentosa 1.8 – 3 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh FSBC_Bee D 3 2
Ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius 1.5 – 3 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 3 2
Oakleaf Hydrangea Hydrangea quercifolia 1.2 – 1.8 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 6 5
Oceanspray Holodiscus discolor 1.8 – 2.7 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh FSBC_Bee D 6 5
Orchid Rockrose Cistus purpureus 0.90 – 1.20 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs B 9 8
Oregon Boxwood Paxistima myrtifolia 0.30 – 1.2 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh B 6 5
Oregon Grape Mahonia aquifolium 1.5 – 1.8 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh FSBC_Bee B 4 3
Pacific Rhododendron Rhododendron macrophylum 1.8 – 3.6 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh B 7 6
Point Reyes Ceanothus Ceanothus gloriosus 30 – 90 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh B 8 7
Portuguese Laurel Prunus lusitanica 3 – 6 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh B 8 7
Privet Ligustrum spp. 1.8 – 4.5 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh B 4 – 9 3 – 8
Purple-Leaf Sand Cherry Prunus cistena 2- 3m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh FSBC_Bee D 3 2
Quince Chaenomeles spp. 0.6 – 3 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 5 4
Rabbitbrush / Rabbitbush Ericameria nauseosa 1m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs FSBC_Bee D 4 3
Raspberry Rubus sp. 2 – 150 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh FSBC_Bee D 4 – 6 3 – 5
Red-flowering Currant Ribes sanguineum 3m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh FSBC_Bee D 6 5
Redosier Dogwood / Red-twig Dogwood Cornus sericea 2.1 – 3m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 3 2
Rock Daphne Daphne cneorum 30 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 ps B 5 4
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus syriacus 2.5 – 3.5 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 6 5
Rose, Rugosa Rosa rugosa ‘Hansa’ 1.5 – 1.8 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 3 2
Rose, Wood’s Rosa woodsii 0.90 – 1.8 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 5 4
Salal Gaultheria shallon 0.30 – 3 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh B 7 6
Saskatoon /Serviceberry Amelanchier sp. 2.5 – 3.5 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 5 4
Siberian Peashrub Caragana arborescens 4.5 – 6 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 3 2
Silverberry Elaeagnus commutata 1. 8 – 3.5 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 3 2
Smoke Tree Cotinus coggygria 3 – 4. 5 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 5 4
Snowberry Symphoricarpos albus 1.2 – 1.8 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh FSBC_Bee D 4 3
Spirea Spiraea spp. 0.60 – 1.2 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 4 3
Spirea, Hardhack / Western Spiraea douglasii 0.90 – 1.8 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 5 4
Strawberry Tree Arbutus unedo 1.8-4.5 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh B 8 7
Sumac, Fragrant Rhus aromatica 0.6 – 1.8 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 4 3
Sumac, Oakleaf Rhust trilobata 2.1 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 4 3
Sumac, Smooth Rhus glabra 2.75 – 4.5 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 3 2
Tallhedge Glossy Buckthorn Rhamnus frangula 2.5 – 3.5 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 3 2
Tatarian Honeysuckle Lonicera tatarica 3 – 3.5 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 4 3
Western Azalea Rhododendron occidentale 1.5 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 7 6
Western Chokecherry Prunus virginiana 5.5 – 7.5 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh FSBC_Bee D 3 2
Western Mountain Ash Sorbus scopulina 5m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 3 – 5 2 – 4
Western Sandcherry Prunus besseyi 1.2 – 1.8 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh FSBC_Bee D 4 3
Willow Salix spp. 1.8 – 3 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs FSBC_Bee D 3 2
Witchhazel Hamamelis spp. 1.8 – 9 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 4 – 6 3 – 5

Vines and Groundcovers

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Note:  Where vines are used is an important factor as they have the potential to act as ladder fuels.

There are no results for vines and groundcovers in this zone

Home Ignition Zones Common Name Scientific Name Approx. Mature Height Water Use Sun / Shade Attracts Pollinators Leaf Types Approx. CAD Hardiness Zone(s) USDA Hardiness Zone(s)
Beach Wormwood / Dusty Miller Artemisia stelleriana 20 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs B 4 3
Carpet Bugle Ajuga reptans 10 – 25 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 5 4
Clematis Clematis spp. 1.5 – 1.8 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 ps D 4 – 6 3 – 5
Climbing Rose Rosa setigera 1.0 – 4.5 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 5 4
Cotoneaster, Horizontal Cotoneaster horizontalis 60 – 90 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 5 4
Cottoneaster, Bearberry Cotoneaster dammeri 30 – 45 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh B 6 5
Creeping Potentilla / Spring Cinquefoil Potentilla neumanniana ‘Nana’ 5 – 10 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 5 4
Dead Nettle Lamium sp. 10 – 30 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 4 3
Grapes Vitis spp. 6 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 6 5
Hardy Kiwi Vine Actinidia kolomikta 6 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 ps D 6 5
Honeysuckle Lonicera sp. spread 3+ m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 5 4
Hops Humulus lupulus 5 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 6 5
Japanese Spurge Pachysandra terminalis 15 – 20 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh B 6 5
Kinnickinnick Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 10 – 20 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh FSBC_Bee B 3 2
Lily-turf Liriope spicata 20 – 30 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 5 4
Perrenial Sweet Pea Lathyrus latifolius 1.8-2.7 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 4 3
Pussytoes Antennaria rosea 10 – 30 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 5 4
Sedum / Stonecrop (creeping) Sedum sp. 5 – 30 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh FSBC_Bee D 4 3
Silver Spreader Artemisia caucasica 15 – 20 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh B 5 4
Snow-In-Summer Cerastium tomentosum 15 – 30 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh B 4 3
Thrift Armeria maritima 15 – 25 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh B 5 4
Thyme Thymus spp. 1 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs B 4 – 6 3 – 5
Trumpet Vine Campsis radicans 6 – 12 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 5 4
Virginia Creeper Parthenocissus quinquefolia 9 – 15+ m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-sh D 4 3
Wintercreeper Euonymus fortunei 10 – 15 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-sh B 5 4
Wintergreen Gaultheria procumbens 15 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh B 4 3
Wisteria Wisteria spp. 10 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 7 6

Ornamental Grasses

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There are no results for ornamental grasses in this zone

Home Ignition Zones Common Name Scientific Name Approx. Mature Height Water Use Sun / Shade Attracts Pollinators Leaf Types Approx. CAD Hardiness Zone(s) USDA Hardiness Zone(s)
Blue Grama Grass / Mosquito Grass Bouteloua gracilis 30 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs N/A 4 3
Bulrushes Scirpus spp. 1 – 1.5 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs N/A 4 3
Fescue, Blue Festuca glauca 10 – 20 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 5 4
Junegrass Koeleria macrantha 30 – 60 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 5 4
Muttongrass Poa fendleriana 30 – 60 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 ps N/A 4 3
Needle-and-thread Grass / Porcupine Grass Hesperostipa comata * 90 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 4 3
Orchardgrass Dactylis glomerata 30 – 60 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 6 5
Ryegrass Lolium spp. 30 – 80 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs N/A 5 – 7 4 – 6
Sand Dropseed Sporobolus cryptandrus 1m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs N/A 6 5
Sandberg Bluegrass Poa secunda 30 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs N/A 3 2
Sedges Carex spp. 30 – 45 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 5 – 9 4 – 8
Squirreltail Grass Elymus elymoides 30 – 60 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 ps N/A 4 3
Wheatgrass, Crested Agropyron cristatum 50 – 100 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs N/A 4 3
Wheatgrass, Western Pascopyrum smithii 30 – 90 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs N/A 6 5

Turf Grasses

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There are no results for turf grasses in this zone

Home Ignition Zones Common Name Scientific Name Approx. Mature Height Water Use Sun / Shade Attracts Pollinators Leaf Types Approx. CAD Hardiness Zone(s) USDA Hardiness Zone(s)
Buffalograss Buchloe dactyloides 10 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs N/A 5 4
Fescue, Chewings Festuca rubra commutata 10 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 4 3
Fescue, Creeping Red Festuca rubra 5 – 7.5 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 4 3
Fescue, Sheep Festuca ovina 10cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs N/A 5 4
Fescue, Tall Festuca arundinacea 10 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 4 3
Kentucky Bluegrass Poa pratensis 10cm
This species is in a category of it’s own – it uses 890-1020 mm (35-40 inches) per year, almost double the High Category.
fs-psh N/A 4 3
Perennial Ryegrass Lolium perenne 10 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs N/A 6 5

Perennials and Biennials

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There are no results for perennials and biennials in this zone

Home Ignition Zones Common Name Scientific Name Approx. Mature Height Water Use Sun / Shade Attracts Pollinators Leaf Types Approx. CAD Hardiness Zone(s) USDA Hardiness Zone(s)
Alfalfa Medicago sativa 100 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs N/A 6 5
Aster Aster spp. 0.15 – 1.8 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs FSBC_Bee N/A 4 3
Balloon Flower Platycodon grandiflorus 75 – 90 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs N/A 4 3
Basket of Gold Aurinia saxatalis 20 – 45 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs N/A 4 3
Beardtongue / Penstemon Penstemon spp. 10 – 120 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 4 3
Beebalm (Native) / Wild Bergamot Monarda fistulosa 30 – 60 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh FSBC_Bee N/A 4 3
Bergenia Bergenia cordifolia 30 – 35 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 4 3
Black-eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta 60 – 90 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs FSBC_Bee N/A 5 4
Blanket Flower Gaillardia sp. 20 – 90 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs FSBC_Bee N/A 4 3
Blue Vervain Verbena hastata 50 – 150 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs N/A 4 3
Boneset Eupatorium perfoliatum 50 – 100 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 4 3
Brown-eyed Susan Rudbeckia fulgida 60 – 90 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs FSBC_Bee N/A 4 3
Canadian Violet Viola canadensis 30 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 4 3
Candytuft Iberis sempervirens 23 – 30 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs N/A 4 3
Catmint Nepeta faassenii 15 – 90 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 4 3
Catmint (Short-Stalked) Nepeta subsessilis 30 – 60 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs FSBC_Bee N/A 4 3
Chives Allium sp. 30 – 60 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 5 4
Columbine Aquilegia sp. 25 – 90 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh FSBC_Bee N/A 4 3
Common Harebell Campanula rotundifolia 15 – 30 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 4 3
Coneflower Echinacea spp. 60 – 90 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs FSBC_Bee N/A 5 4
Coral Bells / Heuchera Heuchera sanguinea 30 – 50 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 4 3
Coreopsis, Dwarf Mouse Ear Coreopsis auriculata var. Nana 30 – 60 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs N/A 4 3
Coreopsis, Tickseed Coreopsis sp. 25 – 60 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 4 3
Cranesbill, Blood-red Geranium sanguineum 10 – 30 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 4 3
Cranesbill, Grayleaf Geranium cinereum 10 – 15 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 5 4
Cranesbill, Wild Geranium Geranium maculatum 45 – 75 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 6 5
Cushion Spurge Euphorbia polychroma 30 – 45 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs N/A 4 3
Daylily Hemerocallis hybrids 30 – 120 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 4 3
Delphinium Delphinium sp. 30 – 210 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 4 3
Dianthus / Garden Carnation / Pinks Dianthus sp. 5 – 30 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 4 3
False Rockcress Aubrieta deltoidea 7.5 – 20 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 5 4
Fireweed Epilobium angustifolium 60 – 90 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 4 3
Fleabane Erigeron hybrids <30 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs N/A 5 4
Fringed Sage / Pasture Sage Artemisia frigida 30 – 60 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs N/A 4 3
Gayfeather Liatris sp. 60 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 5 4
Goldenrod Solidago canadensis 30-175 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs FSBC_Bee N/A 4 3
Hen-and-chicks Sempervivum sp. 5 – 15 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 5 4
Hollyhock Alcea rosea 120 – 180 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs N/A 4 3
Hosta / Plantain Lily Hosta sp. 15 – 90 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 4 3
Ice Plant – Purple Delosperma cooperi 2.5 – 10 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 6 5
Ice Plant – Yellow Delosperma nubigenum 2.5 – 7.5 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 5 4
Indian Potato, Spring Beauty Claytonia lanceolata 15 – 45 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs N/A 6 5
Iris Iris hybrids 40 – 60 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs N/A 4 3
Jacob’s Ladder Polemonium spp. 30 – 90 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh D 3 2
Jacob’s Ladder Polemonium spp. 30 – 90 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 3 2
Joe Pye Weed Eupatorium maculatum 1 – 1.5 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 6 5
Lady’s Mantle Alchemilla sp. 30 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 4 3
Lady’s Mantle Alchemilla sp. 30 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 ps N/A 4 3
Lamb’s Ears Stachys byzantina 30-38 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs D 5 4
Lamb’s Ears Stachys byzantina 30 – 38 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs N/A 5 4
Lavender Lavandula sp. 30 – 60 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs FSBC_Bee N/A 5 4
Leopard’s Bane Doronicum sp. 30 – 60 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 5 4
Lily-of-the-valley Convallaria majalis <30 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 sh N/A 3 2
Lupine, Bigleaf Lupinus polyphyllus 150 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh FSBC_Bee N/A 6 5
Lupine, Russell Hybrids Lupinus hybrids 45 – 120 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 5 4
Mariposa Lily Calochortus macrocarpus 50 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs FSBC_Bee N/A 4 3
Mexican Hat / Prairie Coneflower Ratibida columnifera 60 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs FSBC_Bee N/A 4 3
Missouri Goldenrod / Prairie Goldenrod / Smooth Goldenrod Solidago missourinesis 30 – 60 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs FSBC_Bee N/A 4 3
Monkshood Aconitum spp. 45 – 60 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 4 3
Moss Phlox Phlox subulata 10 – 15 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs N/A 4 3
Nepal Cinquefoil Potentilla nepalensis 45 – 60cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 6 5
Northern Bedstraw Galium boreale <30 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 sh N/A 6 5
Old Man’s Whiskers / Prairie Smoke Geum triflorum 45 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 6 5
Oriental Poppy Papaver orientale 60 – 90 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 4 3
Painted Daisy Tanacetum coccineum 60 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 6 5
Pasque Flower Pulsatilla patens 30 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 6 5
Pearly Everlasting Anaphalis margaritacea 20 – 90 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs N/A 5 4
Perennial Flax Linum perenne 30 – 50 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 3 2
Perennial Salvia / Sage Salvia spp. 30 – 120 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs FSBC_Bee N/A 4 – 6 3 – 5
Prickly Pear Cactus Opuntia polycantha 5 – 60 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs N/A 4 3
Primrose Oenothera spp. 15 – 30 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 4 3
Red Valerian Centranthus ruber 60 – 75 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 5 4
Red-Hot Poker Kniphofia uvaria 30 – 120 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs N/A 5 4
Rockcress Arabis sp. <30 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs N/A 4 3
Russian Sage Perovskia atriplicifolia 90 – 150 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs FSBC_Bee N/A 5 4
Saxifrage Saxifraga hirsuta 15 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 6 5
Scarlet Gilia Ipomopsis aggregata 30 – 60 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 8 7
Sea Pinks Armeria maritima 15 – 30 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 4 3
Sea-lavender / Statice Limonium latifolium 75 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs N/A 5 4
Sedum / Stonecrop (upright) Sedum spectabile 30 – 45 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh FSBC_Bee N/A 4 3
Sensitive Fern Onoclea sensibilis 50 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 ps-sh N/A 5 4
Shasta Daisy Leucanthemum x superbum 60 – 90 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 5 4
Shooting Star Dodecatheon meadia 50 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 ps-sh N/A 5 4
Silver Lupine Lupinus argenteus 30 – 90 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 ps N/A 4 3
Soapwort Saponaria sp. 10 – 23 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs N/A 3 2
Speedwell / Veronica Veronica spicata 2.5 – 15 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 4 3
Strawberry, Wild Fragaria sp. 20 – 25 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs N/A 6 5
Sulphur Buckwheat / Sulphur Flower Eriogonum umbellatum 30 – 90 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs FSBC_Bee N/A 5 4
Sun Rose Helianthemum nummularium 30 – 50 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 4 3
Swamp Milkweed Asclepias incarnata 1.2 m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 4 3
Virginia Bluebells Mertensia virginica 50 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 ps N/A 4 3
Wild Ginger, Winterfat Asarum caudatum 10 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 ps N/A 8 7
Windflower Anemone blanda 15 – 30 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 6 5
Yarrow Achillea sp. 15 – 90 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs FSBC_Bee N/A 5 4
Yucca Yucca filamentosa 60 – 90 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 5 4

Annuals

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Home Ignition Zones Common Name Scientific Name Approx. Mature Height Water Use Sun / Shade Attracts Pollinators Leaf Types Approx. CAD Hardiness Zone(s) USDA Hardiness Zone(s)
Dusty Miller Senecio cineraria 30 – 60 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs N/A N/A N/A
Gazania Gazania ringens 20 – 40 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs N/A N/A N/A
Geranium Geranium sp. 30 – 45 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A N/A N/A
Lantana Lantana sp. 45 – 75 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs N/A N/A N/A
Pansy Viola sp. 15 – 20 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A N/A N/A
Poppy Papaver rhoeas 60 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs FSBC_Bee N/A N/A N/A
Salvia Salvia spp. 15 – 45 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs FSBC_Bee N/A N/A N/A
Snapdragon Antirrhinum majus 60 – 90 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs N/A N/A N/A
Sweet AlyssumLobularia maritima Lobularia maritima 30 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs FSBC_Bee N/A N/A N/A
Sweet Pea Lathyrus odoratus 2m noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A N/A N/A

Bulbs

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Home Ignition Zones Common Name Scientific Name Approx. Mature Height Water Use Sun / Shade Attracts Pollinators Leaf Types Approx. CAD Hardiness Zone(s) USDA Hardiness Zone(s)
Crocus Crocus sp. 6 – 14 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs N/A 6 – 9 5 – 8
Daffodil Narcissus sp. 30 – 60 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs N/A 5 4
Lily Lilium sp. 60 – 180 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 5 – 6 4 – 5
Nodding Onion Allium cernum 30 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh FSBC_Bee N/A 4 3
Society Garlic Tulbaghia violacea 30 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs N/A 8 7
Tulip Tulipa sp. 15 – 90 cm noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 fs-psh N/A 5 4
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Priority Zones
Immediate Zone 0-1.5 m
Intermediate Zone 1.5-10 m
Extended Zone 10-30 m
Extended & Beyond 21-30+ m
Generally considered fire-resistant, however more research is required to determine which zone is appropriate for use. Use with caution as some may pose more risk than others.
Water Use
Irrigation requirements during growing season:
  • noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 Very Low: Less than 350 mm (14”)
  • noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 Low: About 350-450 mm (14-18”)
  • noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 Medium: About 450 mm+ (18”+)
  • noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 noun-water-drop-3677758 copy 2 High: About 500 cm+ (20”+)
Some plants fit into more than one water use category as they are more adaptable. For greatest success and efficient water use, group plants together with similar water requirements. Not all plants are suitable for every area. Check plant specific requirements.
Sun / Shade Preferences
  • fs: Full sun
  • ps: Part sun
  • sh: Full shade
  • fs-psh: Full sun to part shade
  • fs-sh: Full sun to full shade
  • ps-sh: Part sun to full shade
Leaf Types
  • (D): Deciduous
  • (C): Coniferous
  • (B): Broadleaf Evergreen
More about this tool
  • The fire-resistant plants listed in our tool are based on research completed to date, so the list is not exhaustive. With further research, additional plants may be added or removed.
  • Not all plants on the chart are equally FireSmart. Some will ignite easier than others, especially in dry areas of the province.
  • Data in the chart is based upon research performed to date and is subject to change based upon further research. For example, this information may be modified in the future due to climate change and other factors that can cause seasonal conditions and weather patterns to vary.
  • Always check your local garden centre to verify your cold hardiness zone and choose your plants accordingly.
Footnotes

* Native plants that may not be commercially available.

† This plant has multiple varieties, some of which are hardier than others. Consult your local garden centre to determine if a specific variety will grow in your zone.

Understanding the Plant Cold Hardiness Zone

To know which FireSmart plants grow where you live, you’ll need to know your hardiness zone. Hardiness refers to a plant’s tolerance of low temperatures. As a rule, you’ll want to select plants that are equal to or lower than your zone number. There are two relevant systems used for ranking hardiness: the Canadian system and the American system (USDA). The map utilizes the Canadian system, while the plant chart has been approximated from the USDA system to meet the Canadian system. The general rule of thumb is that the Canadian hardiness number is one higher than the USDA zone number. This rule is approximate and not a precise conversion.

The cold hardiness zones presented in the map are based on information from Natural Resources Canada. While the data covers most of BC, a small number of coastal regions may not be projected in the current data set. Additionally, some areas have specific microclimates that may not be completely represented in the map below. If you have any questions about plants for your property or want to verify your hardiness zone, we strongly recommend checking with your local garden centre.

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Which plants should you avoid?

Highly flammable plants provide fuel for wildfire, and can increase fire intensity. This chart provides a list of some common, high risk plants that are best to avoid. In general, highly flammable plants often contain fine, dry, dead material within the plant such as twigs, needles, and leaves. They also may contain loose papery bark that burns easily, or have stems, branches or leaves that contain volatile waxes, terpenes or oils.

Chart notes:

  • Leaf types: (D): Deciduous, (C): Coniferous, (B): Broadleaf Evergreen
  • Ponderosa Pine: Thicker bark helps to protect this tree
  • Larch: Higher moisture content of foliage makes this tree slightly less risky

Fire Hazard Plants
Common Name Scientific Name Risk Level Leaf Type
Arborvitae (Cedar) Thuja spp. Highest Risk C
Broom Genista spp. Highest Risk B
Cedrus Cedar spp. Highest Risk C
Douglas Fir Pseudotsuga menziesii Highest Risk C
Firs Abies spp. Highest Risk C
Fountain Grass Pennisetum spp. Highest Risk
Holly Ilex spp. Highest Risk B
Juniper Juniperus spp. Highest Risk C
Pampas Grass Cortaderia selloana Highest Risk
Pine Pinus spp. Highest Risk C
Ponderosa Pine Pinus ponderosa Higher Risk C
Spruce Picea spp. Highest Risk C
Larch Larix spp. High Risk D
Yew Taxus spp. Highest Risk C

Plant Flammability

What makes a plant fire-resistant?

Fire-resistant plants do not provide significant fuel or increase fire intensity. They feature:

  • Moist and supple leaves that ignite and burn slower.
  • Little dead wood or accumulated dead material.
  • Open branching habits that allow more debris to fall to the ground, allowing for easier removal of fuel.
  • Fewer total branches and leaves (less fuel).
  • Slow growing habits, reducing pruning requirements.
  • Water-like sap with little or no odour.
  • A low amount of sap or resin material.

What makes a plant highly flammable?

Highly flammable plants provide fuel and can increase fire intensity. They feature:

  • Fine, dry, and dead materials such as twigs, needles, and leaves.
  • Loose and papery bark.
  • Stems, branches, or leaves that contain volatile waxes, terpenes, or oils.
  • Aromatic leaves that produce a strong odour when crushed.
  • Gummy, resinous sap with a strong odour.
A burnt forest

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Check out our page on FireSmart landscaping tips, instructions, and best practices when it comes to keeping your yard and property fire-resistant. For a quick, visual way to determine which plants are considered more fire-resistant at the point of purchase, learn more about the FireSmart BC Plant Program and check for a participating store near you.


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