Nerium oleander ‘Red’
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Red Oleander
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Large |
| Mature Height & Spread | 10-15' x 10-15' |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Water | Medium, Low Water |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Bloom Time | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Special Features | Deer Resistant, Low Water Use, Screen |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5, #7, #15, 24" Box |
| Natural Growth Habit | Upright |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 8-16, 18-24 |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
Fast-growing evergreen shrub or small tree with an upright growth-habit to 10-15’ tall and wide. This tough sun loving long-blooming variety features narrow glossy dark-green foliage accented with a profusion of eye-catching vivid-red flowers appearing mid-spring through summer attracting bees. Tolerates heat reflected heat drought coastal conditions and a variety of soil types provided they’re well-drained. Long admired for its durability this variety is well-suited as an accent hedge background screen mass planting or small tree. All parts of this plant contain a milky sap that is poisonous if ingested so caution should be used when pruning or working with this species. Thrives in a full sun exposure.
