I'm starting to put together a list based on what people have been e-mailing me and e-mailing to the lists.  Would love additions and corrections!

 

Linda

 

TREES

Avocados (if well watered - can be used as firebreak in green belts surrounding homes?)

Citrus (if well watered - can be used as firebreak in green belts surrounding homes?)

Deciduous fruit trees

Figs

 

SHRUB LAYER

Agave

Coprosma

Opuntia

 

BULBS

Agapanthus

Arum

Canna

Spring bulbs

 

GROUND COVERS

Succulents, ice plants, sedums.

Plectranthus?

Tradescantia

 

PLANTS TO AVOID:

Eucalyptus (certain kinds)

Olive trees?

Pampas grass

Pine trees

 

What about our native coast live oaks?  Are they highly flammable?

Bay Laurel?

Bottle brush?

Willow?

What about the tropicals like cherimoya, sapote, feijoa etc.?