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SECTION 3 DEFINITIONS Annual. A plant, usually a flowering species,. which lives far only one (I) .growing season. Berm. An earthen mound designed to provide visual interest, screen undesirable views or decrease noise. Coniferous/Evergreen Tree. A woody plant which, at maturity, is at least thirty (30) feet in height, with a single trunk, fully branched to the ground, having foliage on the outermost portion of the branches year round. This plant also retains its green color year round and does not drop its fronds or needles in the winter. Deciduous Tree. A woody plant which, at maturity, is at least twenty (20) feet in height, with a single trunk, un-branched for several feet above the ground, having a defined crown which loses leaves annually. This plant loses its foliage and becomes dormant during winter months. Fire Break. An area thirty (30) feet from the edge of any primary structure in which all brush is cleared and any grasses are maintained at a height of 4 inches or lower. Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery, or similar plants which are used as ground cover may be maintained within a fire break area if they do not form a means of rapidly transmitting fire from the native growth to any building or structure. Ground Cover. Plants which are. used for .accents and/or soil stabilization and are typically thirty-four (3.4) inches or less in height. Growing. Season. The growing season shall run from May 1 through October 31. Landscaping. The operation of designing and installing a integrated system of turf, plants, shrubs and trees into a planned design to give a sense of continuity between structures and land. Large Evergreen Tree. Large evergreen which reaches a mature height of fifty (50) feet or greater. Mulch. A protective covering of materials placed around plants to control weeds and. moderate evaporation of moisture or freezing. Examples of mulch include organic mulch such as wood chips, shredded hardwood, or cocoa beans and inorganic mulch such as stones or rocks, Materials which create an impermeable cover shall not be considered mulch.