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Nerium oleander

Oleander

Plant photo of: Nerium oleander
Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Modesto Jr. College/Fromm

 

Description

Oleander is a dense, upright evergreen shrub that grows quickly to 6' x 4'. Leaves are dark green, leathery, and glossy. Accepts reflected sun. Flowers appear spring to fall. Excellent screen. Good summer color. Native to the Mediterranean.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Pink, Red, White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.

By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.