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Nerium oleander (Oleander)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 30184



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Nerium
Species: Nerium oleander
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Evergreen
  • Fragrant
  • Ornamental
  • Poisonous
  • Shrub
  • Tree
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • Flowers Continuously
Flowering End edit
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Dark
Leaf Shape edit
  • Lanceolate
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Suitable For edit
  • Container/Patio
  • Hedging/Screening
  • Greenhouse
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Dry
  • Well-drained
Soil pH edit
  • 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
  • 7.6 - 8.0 (Slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Red
  • Pink
  • Yellow/Gold
  • White
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
  • Deer Resistant
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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  • All parts are highly toxic if ingested. edit | delete
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Contributors For This Plant
Netty (13946)
Frank (2698)
FlowerFreak22 (9625)
KatyBug (135)


Gardens Containing This Plant
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Mrs. Hankshaw's Garden
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