Dynamics of water evaporation and flammability from the common “dogwood” (Cornus kousa) leaf

Abstract

The characterization and investigation of different properties of tree leaves are the important consideration in various scientific fields. Knowing the mechanism by which leaves burn is also critical in considering when working with leaves on varying types of shrubbery. These properties are especially important when engineering new methods to mitigate wildfires, as the physical and chemical properties of the leaf are the main promoters of burning and wildfire spread.1–4