Evergreen Shrubs (Flowering) – Oleander

Botanical name: nerium oleander

Beginner friendly?: no

Average size at maturity: up to 20 ft in height and 10 ft in width

Bloom time: summer, fall

Hardy zone: zones 8-11

Flower color: pink/red/orange/purple/white

Foliage color: green/blue

Growth rate: can grow 2 or more ft per year

Pruning instructions: trim to maintain desired shape and size in the winter/early spring before new growth begins to emerge

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: hedge, screening plant, backdrop border

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day

Special features: relatively salt tolerant

Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : use 10-10-10 in the spring as soon as new growth begins to emerge

Best time to plant: early spring or early-mid fall

Best type of soil: sandy and clay soil

Companion plants: coneflower, yarrow, catmint, zinnia, jasmines

Toxicity level: EXTREMELY TOXIC FOR HUMANS AND PETS IF INGESTED. EVEN INGESTING SMALL AMOUNTS CAN BE DEADLY!

Invasive species: yes