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Dasiphora fruticosa
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Wildfire-resistant Landscape Plants for Michigan (Extension Bulletin E2948)
2–6 explicit range
Fire-resistant Landscape Plants for the Willamette Valley (EM 9103)
3–7 explicit range
Fire-Resistant Plants for Home Landscapes (PNW 590)
2–7 explicit range
Fire-Resistant Plants for Home Landscapes (PNW 590)
“listed fire-resistant”
Quantifying and ranking the flammability of ornamental shrubs in the southern United States
“Low flammability (whole-plant burns, NIST BFRL)”
Firewise Landscaping (OSU Extension Bulletin 921)
“L flammability”
Adapts poorly to hot, humid locations.
Virginia Firescapes — Firewise Landscaping for Woodland Homes (430-300)
“L flammability”
Adapts poorly to hot, humid locations.
FireSmart BC Plant Program — fire-resistant plant chart
“FireSmart-approved fire-resistant plant”
A Compilation of Good Plant Choices for Nevada's High Fire Hazard Areas (SP-05-16)
“listed by at least two cited sources”
Compilation marks: AZ1289, CSU 6.305, UI Bulletin 67, MT200101AG.
FIREWISE Plant Materials for 3,000 ft. and Higher Elevations (AZ1289)
“listed FIREWISE plant material”
Listed among fire-resistant plant materials for Arizona above 3,000 feet.
Fire-Resistant Plants for Montana Landscapes (MontGuide MT200101AG)
“listed fire-resistant”
Listed among fire-resistant plant species adapted to Montana. Source table name: Potentilla fruiticosa Pentaphylloides floribunda.
Wildfire-resistant Landscape Plants for Michigan (Extension Bulletin E2948)
“considered wildfire-resistant and are recommended for Michigan’s climate”
Table 1 row: Potentilla fruticosa (Shrubby cinquefoil).
Fire-resistant Landscape Plants for the Willamette Valley (EM 9103)
“fire-resistant plants that thrive in Willamette Valley growing conditions”
The shrubs & woody vines profile lists Potentilla fruticosa as Shrubby Cinquefoil. The profile prints USDA Hardiness Zone: 3–7.
Fire-resistant plant profile galleries
“Choose the right shrubs for your fire-resistant landscape”
The Shrubby cinquefoil profile prints Dasiphora fruticosa. The gallery points to PNW 590 for complete details.
Protect Your Home from Wildfire — Fire Resistant Vegetation and Landscaping
“Following are a few of the plants that may be used in firewise landscapes in Alaska if placed and maintained appropriately.”
Listed as Potentilla — Potentilla fruticosa; the source conditions these examples on appropriate placement and maintenance.
Firewise Landscaping Plants (Maryland, New Jersey, and West Virginia editions)
“relatively resistant to fire”
Listed as Potentilla fruticosa (Shrubby cinquefoil). The source says listed species exhibit stronger resistance to ignition by wildfires. Source comments: Adapts poorly to hot, humid locations
FireWise Plant List for New Mexico
“FireWise Plant List for New Mexico”
Listed as Potentilla fruticosa (Shrubby cinquefoil) in Shrubs. Printed elevation cells: 4,000 ft=?, 5,000 ft=Y, 6,000 ft=Y, 7,000 ft=Y, 8,000 ft=Y, 9,000+ ft=Y. Water need: M; sun/shade: S/PS; mature height: 2-3; approximate bloom: May- Sep.
Fire Resistance of Plants Master Database
“fire-resistance score 5 of 10”