diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/flora.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/flora.dm
index 1bfd559b9c..e08dba0a0f 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/flora.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/flora.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 	anchored = 1
 	density = 1
 	pixel_x = -16
-	layer = 9
+	layer = MOB_LAYER // You know what, let's play it safe.
 
 /obj/structure/flora/tree/pine
 	name = "pine tree"