Oleander Nerium oleander Apocynaceae
	Form: Shrub Seasonality: Evergreen Size: 3-20 ft high by 4-12 ft wide Leaves: Dark green, narrow strap-like Flowers: 2 to 3 inch flowers near the ends of the branches, spring to fall Fruit: Seed Stems/Trunks: Single or multi-trunked, can be pruned to tree form Range/Origin: Mediterranean Hardiness: Sunset Zones 8-16, 18-24, H1, H2, 20^o F Comments: No thorns, poisonous leaves and twigs, skin irritant CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS: · Exposure: Full and reflective sun · Water: Low to Moderate · Soil: Most types, well drained · Propagation: Cuttings, offshoots · Maintenance: Moderate litter, prune as desired
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