Oleander

Nerium Oleander

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Overview

Nerium oleander, commonly known as Oleander, is an evergreen shrub averaging 8-12 ft in height with a spread of 10 ft. It showcases lance-shaped leaves and clusters of fragrant flowers in shades of pink, red, or white. Although hardy in USDA zones 8-10, it is toxic if ingested. Requires well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Ideal for hedges or ornamental screens.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 8–11Climate Mediterranean

Oleander (Nerium Oleander) — It showcases lance-shaped leaves and clusters of fragrant flowers in shades of pink, red, or white; additionally, image 45

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low, Very Low
USDA zones: 8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Apocynaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Oleander (Nerium Oleander) — which appear in a stunning array of colors such as pink; although hardy in USDA zones 8-10, it is toxic if ingested, image 97

Oleander (Nerium Oleander) — create a striking display from early summer until the first frost; the Oleander is well adapted to warm climates and, image 98

Oleander (Nerium Oleander) — it is essential to consider their sunlight and water needs; additionally, minimal contact is advised as the sap can, image 99

Oleander (Nerium Oleander) — They prefer full sun to partial shade settings and require moderate watering; although hardy in USDA zones 8-10, it is, image 100

Oleander (Nerium Oleander) — being somewhat drought-tolerant once established; the Oleander is well adapted to warm climates and is hardy in USDA, image 101

Oleander (Nerium Oleander) — Additionally, minimal contact is advised as the sap can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals, image 102

Oleander (Nerium Oleander) — red flowers in the garden; although hardy in USDA zones 8-10, it is toxic if ingested, image 103

Oleander (Nerium Oleander) — shrub with red blooms; the Oleander is well adapted to warm climates and is hardy in USDA zones 8 through 10, image 104

Oleander (Nerium Oleander) — shrub for full or half; additionally, minimal contact is advised as the sap can cause skin irritation in sensitive, image 105

Oleander (Nerium Oleander) — commonly known as Oleander; although hardy in USDA zones 8-10, it is toxic if ingested, image 106

Oleander (Nerium Oleander) — is an evergreen shrub averaging 8-12 ft in height with a spread of 10 ft; the Oleander is well adapted to warm, image 107

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