Oleander - How to Care for This Beautiful But Toxic Plant | Garden …
WEBA widely used landscape plant in warmer climates, oleander is grown for its carefree habit and attractive star-shaped flowers that bloom nearly year-round. Because of its beauty and tough nature, this evergreen shrub is commonly seen along highway medians and in public landscapes in places like California, Florida, and Texas.
Nerium - Wikipedia
WEB/ NEER-ee-əm ), [2] commonly known as oleander or rosebay, [3] is a shrub or small tree cultivated worldwide in temperate and subtropical areas as an ornamental and landscaping plant. It is the only species currently classified in the genus Nerium, belonging to subfamily Apocynoideae of the dogbane family Apocynaceae.
How to Grow and Care for Oleander - The Spruce
WEBJan 29, 2023 · Add compost to loosen the soil. Loosen roots in the ball, and put the plant into the ground so the root ball's top is flush with the ground. Place dirt back into the hole, and gently step on the soil to remove air pockets, then water. When to Plant: Plant oleander in cooler weather, such as in the spring or fall.
How to Plant and Grow Oleander - Better Homes & Gardens
WEBMay 4, 2023 · Oleander (Nerium oleander) is a tough shrub that is a sturdy ornamental addition to landscapes in warm areas (it won't tolerate a hard freeze). It's versatile and useful as a border, hedge, or screening plant, and a good pick for a potted plant. Oleander flowers emerge at the tips of stems for a flush of pink or white.
Oleander | Home & Garden Information Center
WEBOleanders (Nerium oleander) are distinctive and beautiful, large, flowering shrubs that thrive with little care. They are very heat and drought-tolerant once established, and will grow especially well in seaside gardens, tolerating salt spray and wind.
How to Grow and Care for Oleander Shrubs | Gardener’s Path
WEBMar 26, 2023 · Oleander is an easy-care flowering shrub that blooms for months and thrives in heat and drought. Learn how to grow oleander now on Gardener's Path.
Oleander - University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural ...
WEBMay 13, 2024 · Oleander is a member of the Apocynaceae family, along with star jasmine and periwinkle. It's native to northern Africa and the eastern Mediterranean. This fast-growing evergreen shrub or small tree can be used in your garden as a living screen or wall.
Nerium oleander - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant …
WEBOleander is a rapidly growing evergreen, rounded shrub or small tree native to Europe and Asia. It grows to heights between 6.5 feet and 19.5 feet tall and 6 feet to 10 feet wide. Its large size makes it an ideal choice for use as a screening plant, or in the back of a border.
Oleander | Toxic, Mediterranean, Shrub | Britannica
WEBApr 2, 2024 · Oleander, any of the ornamental evergreen shrubs of the genus Nerium, belonging to the dogbane family (Apocynaceae) and having a poisonous milky juice. The best known is the common oleander (N. oleander), often called rosebay. A native of the Mediterranean region, this plant is characterized by its.
Oleander Growing Guides, Tips, and Information | Gardener's Path
WEBOleander (Nerium oleander) is an evergreen shrub that comes in a variety of sizes. It is drought tolerant and needs little care, making it a popular choice for homeowners. Oleander blooms in late spring, summer, and into the fall, yielding clusters of brightly colored flowers.
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