Thevetia peruviana (Lucky Nut, Yellow Oleander, Mexican Oleander)
Yellow oleander is native to tropical Americas. Has dark glossy green leaves and funnel shape yellow, orange or salmon color flower. The flowers appear from spring to fall but can continue if mild winter is around. The flower attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.Grow yellow oleander in full sun. Tolerates heat, drought and salt. In garden it can be used as a small shade tree, hedge or as a flowering specimen shrub. All parts of the plants are toxic even to humans
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French Name: Thévétia du Pérou ou Laurier jaune
Pronunciation: thev-VET-ee-uh per-u-vee-AN-uh
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Plant type: Shrub
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Origin: Tropical America
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Heat Zones: 9 to 16
Hardiness Zones: 9 to 13
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Uses: Screen, Hedge, Container
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Size/Shape
Growth Rate: Moderate
Tree Shape: Round
Canopy Symmetry: Symmetrical
Canopy Density: Medium
Canopy Texture: Fine
Height at Maturity: 5 to 8 m
Spread at Maturity: 5 to 8 meters
Time to Ultimate Height: 5 to 10 Years
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Notes
The narrow finger-length leaves contain a milky latex that may cause dermatitis.
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Foliage
Leaf Arrangement : Spiral
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Leaf Persistance: Evergreen
Leaf Type: Simple
Leaf Blade: 10 - 20
Leaf Shape: Linear
Leaf Margins: Entire
Leaf Texture: Glossy, Medium
Leaf Scent: No Fragance
Color(growing season): Green
Color(changing season): Green
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Flower
Flower Size Range: 3 - 7
Flower Type: Solitary
Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)
Flower Scent: Pleasant (Sweet)
Flower Color: Yellow, Orange
Seasons: Spring, Summer
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Trunk
Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage
Number of Trunks: Multi-Trunked
Trunk esthetic Values: Not Showy
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Fruit
Fruit Type: Nut
Fruit Showiness: Yes
Fruit Size Range: 3 - 7
Fruit Color: Green
Seasons: Spring, Summer
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Tolerance
Heat Tolerance: Yes
Salt Tolerance: Good
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Requirements
Soil Requirements: Loam, Sand
Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Water Requirements: Moderate, Low
Light Requirements: Full, Part
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Management
Toxicity: Yes
Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No
Pruning Requirements: Needed, to develop a strong structure
Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: No
Life Span: 25-50 years
Edible Parts: None
Plant Propagation: Seed, Cutting