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Inquiry

Using the Water Use Classifications of Landscape Species definitions for water needs for plants in California, what is USGBC’s cut off for drought tolerant?

Ruling

For plants in California, anything 30% or below using the Water Use Classifications of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) is considered drought tolerant.
**Updated 10/1/13 for rating system applicability.

Internationally Applicable
Off
Campus Applicable
Off