Greenbelt Zone

Legend
Characteristics: Deciduous Deer resistant Forms a screen Native plant Erosion control	Water Needs: Greater than average Average Less than average Drought Tolerant  Grows in acidic soil	Supports Wildlife: Butterfly larvae Adult butterflies Nectar drinkers Seed, berry, and nut eaters
Sun needs:       Full sun      Partial shade      Shade

Extending 30 to 70 feet from the house, and farther on slopes, the Greenbelt Zone should be able to slow or stop a surface fire. Plants in this zone should have relatively less dense vegetation and be able to survive droughts, freezes, and neglect.
Trees and shrubs should be separated from each other to prevent the spread of fire, but
placed where necessary to provide privacy, shade, windbreaks, and wildlife habitat.
Ground cover should be no higher than 18 inches. Plants compatible with natural weather and soil conditions are critical to this zone’s success.

Western Redbud Cercis Occidentalisa		Lady Bank's Rose Rosa banksiae
California Black Oak Quercus Kelloggii		Stonecrop Sedum spp.

Blue Agave (agave parryii)   Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia)    Germander (Teucrium chamaedrys)