Extending 70 to 100 feet from the
house, and much farther on slopes,
the Transition Zone should be able
to dramatically slow a wildfire. The
recommended plants here are “fire surviving”
rather than “fire retardant.” Fire surviving
plants will re-sprout or germinate after
being burned, and may in fact benefit from
fire. When selecting plants for this zone, look
for broadleaf, noninvasive plants that can
thrive in the naturally occurring conditions.
Most native plants are excellent choices,
but flammable natives such as Coyote brush
(Baccharis pilularis) should be thinned.
Deer resistant
Forms a screen
Native plant
Erosion control
Greater than average
Average
Less than average
Drought Tolerant
Grows in acidic soil
Butterfly larvae
Adult butterflies
Nectar drinkers
Seed, berry, and nut eaters
Full sun 
Partial shade 
Shade
