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Nerium oleander (Oleander)

Oleander is a wonderful easy-care, rounded or upright shrub or small tree from the Mediterranean region , with long, dark green leaves and an a single or double, sometimes fragrant flowers in shades of white, pink, red, or yellow. All parts of the plant are poisonous so care must be taken when locating Oleander near areas frequented by small children; burning of the trimmings will produce toxic fumes. Even chewing once or twice on a leaf or twig can send a person to the hospital. Growing well with only one yearly fertilization and springtime pruning, Oleander is one of the easiest shrubs to care for. Oleander survives drought well and is well-suited to growing on soil too poor for most other shrubs, even tolerating salt spray. It thrives in full sun, appearing too lanky and flowering little if planted in partial shade. The main pest can appear on the plant is the oleander caterpillar which can defoliate the plant within weeks. It is commonly planted in highway medians as a no-maintenance plant. Often trained into an attractive small tree, multi-branched Oleander also does well as a quick-growing screen or large specimen planting. Many cultivars are available single or double flowers, normal or variegated leaves, dwarf or normal sizes.

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