Nerium oleander
Oleander
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
Sun
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Poisonous
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Walls / Fences, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
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.