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Oleander

Nerium oleander, Apocynaceae

Zones
8–10
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

WindbreakPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

LowLow

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Pindo PalmButia odorata
Shade ProvisionWind Protection
Coast RosemaryWestringia fruticosa
Wind ProtectionPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Dwarf Cavendish BananaMusa acuminata

Oleander's toxic compounds may inhibit banana growth through allelopathic effects

BananaMusa acuminata

Oleander's toxic compounds may inhibit banana growth through allelopathic effects

CassavaManihot esculenta

Oleander is highly allelopathic, producing cardiac glycosides that inhibit growth of nearby food crops including cassava

Natal PlumCarissa macrocarpa

Both contain cardiac glycosides and other toxic compounds that can be mutually inhibitory

Uses

Functions

OrnamentalWindbreak

Common Questions

What zones does Oleander grow in?

Oleander grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Oleander?

Good companions for Oleander include Pindo Palm, Coast Rosemary.

Design guilds with Oleander and see companion relationships visually.

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