Oleander

Scientific Name: Nerium oleander L.

Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Asteridae / Gentianales / Apocynaceae / Nerium L./ Nerium oleander L.

Oleander
General Information
Usda SymbolNEOL
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsNEOL

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Oleander is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)14
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum230
Hedge ToleranceHigh
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum7.8
pH, Minimum5.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1200
Planting Density per Acre, Minim700
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum14
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)16
Salinity ToleranceHigh
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityModerate
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring, Summer, Fall
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialYes
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantYes
Flower ColorRed
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterDense
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)12.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee12
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Seedling VigorLow
Seed Spread RateSlow
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsYes
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodSummer
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Oleander

Oleander

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