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

Low

 

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

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.

Frost tolerant to 20 F. Look for selections that offer a variety of flower colors and plant sizes. Plant parts are poisonous. Sap irritates skin.