Fire-resistant Plants for Home Landscapes
Resources from Oregon State University Extension Service
Fire-resistant Plants for Home Landscapes
As homeowners continue to build in the wildland-urban interface, they must take special precautions to protect their homes. One way to do this is to create a defensible space around the home, and one important factor can be using fire-resistant plants in landscaping. While taking actions to create a defensible space does not ensure that a home will survive a wildfire, they substantially increase the chances. This publication provides a diverse list of plants that are both fire-resistant and attractive. Plants are listed by categories: ground cover, perennials, shrubs, and trees. You can download a free PDF.
Fire-resistant Landscape Plants for the Willamette Valley
The Willamette Valley is known for mild, wet winters, but summer droughts leave the valley as vulnerable to wildfires as drier areas of the state. Homeowners can decrease the potential for damage to their property from a wildfire by using fire-resistant plants in landscaping. No plant is fire-proof, but some are considered fire-resistant. This publication highlights fire-resistant plants that thrive in Willamette Valley growing conditions. It provides a diverse list of plants by category: ground covers, perennials, woody shrubs and vines, and trees. You can download a free mobile-friendly PDF or visit the website for information about iOS and Android apps.
