| Full Sun | (FS) | Plant requires at least six hours of direct sunlight per day. | |
| Shade Tolerant | (ST) | Plant will grow acceptably in shady conditions. | |
| Drought Tolerant | (DT) | Plant is adapted to survive low water conditions. | |
| Wind Tolerant | (WT) | Plant is adapted to survive persistent and/or prevailing winds | |
| Height | (H) | Plant height at maturity, usually given as a range. | |
| Width | (W) | Plant width at maturity, usually given as a range. | |
| Coastal Zone 1 | (CZ1) | Plant tolerates direct coastal exposure, including frequent, strong winds and salt spray. | |
| Coastal Zone 2 | (CZ2) | Plant tolerates indirect coastal exposure; is shielded from direct wind and salt spray. | |
| Bird Habitat | (BH) | Plant provides fruit or nuts eaten by bird species (does not include seed as bird food source). | |
| Pollinator Habitat | (PH) | Plant provides nectar and/or pollen preferred by pollinating Insects. | |
| Edible | (E) | Part of the plant is edible by humans. | |
| Medicinal | (M) | Plant provides medicinal properties for humans. |
