Landscape uses
Where it works well
- Foundation planting
- Color beds
- Commercial entries
- Residential landscapes
Tough floweringShrubs & Color
Oleander
Nerium oleander
Oleander is selected for seasonal color and dependable visual interest. Its mature form, approximately 8–20 ft tall by 6–12 ft wide, should be coordinated with the project's long-term space and maintenance plan.
Planning information
Plant specifications
Use these typical characteristics for early planning. Final performance depends on site conditions, installation, irrigation, and ongoing care.
- Mature height
- 8–20 ft
- Mature spread
- 6–12 ft
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Low
- Florida zones
- 8B–11
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Salt tolerance
- High
- Cold tolerance
- High
- Drought tolerance
- High once established
- Plant habit
- Evergreen flowering shrub
- Maintenance
- Low to moderate
Spacing & care
Plan for long-term success
Spacing
Plan around a mature spread of 6–12 ft; tighter massing requires more frequent pruning and long-term maintenance.
Care notes
All parts are toxic if ingested. Avoid placement near children's play areas, pet areas, edible gardens, or sites where clippings could be mishandled.
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