Nerium oleander
Oleander
Description
Oleander is an evergreen shrub with moderate to fast growth. Leaves are narrow, 4"-12" long, dark green, leathery, and glossy, attractive in all seasons. Flowers are in clusters on branch ends; blooms from late spring through fall.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Poisonous
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen, Standard
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Patio, Parking Lot, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences, With Rocks
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.