Nerium oleander

Nerium oleander: characteristics and care

Nerium oleander, popularly known as oleander, is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean basin and Asia that stands out for its abundant and prolonged flowering, in shades of white, pink or red, as well as for its lanceolate foliage of dark green color.

Its rapid growth and ability to form dense screens make it a popular choice for hedges and windbreaks, as well as for isolated specimens or groups.

It tolerates drought, salinity and urban pollution very well once established, adapting to a wide variety of soils.

At Ornacom we cultivate each specimen directly, guaranteeing a balanced size and vigorous development from the first years of planting.

Nerium oleander: characteristics and care

Nerium oleander, popularly known as oleander, is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean basin and Asia that stands out for its abundant and prolonged flowering, in shades of white, pink or red, as well as for its lanceolate foliage of dark green color.

Its rapid growth and ability to form dense screens make it a popular choice for hedges and windbreaks, as well as for isolated specimens or groups.

It tolerates drought, salinity and urban pollution very well once established, adapting to a wide variety of soils.

At Ornacom we cultivate each specimen directly, guaranteeing a balanced size and vigorous development from the first years of planting.

Extended species profile

Verified cultivation data, designed so that any visitor can understand at a glance whether the plant is suitable for their climate and garden.

Crop

Exposure

Full sun or partial shade

Irrigation

3/5 · medium — adaptable; deep and spaced irrigation, without keeping the soil saturated

Soil / moisture

Dry to moist; tolerates brief flooding.

Bloom

Summer

Climate

USDA Hardiness

8b–11

Compatible climates

Csa, Csb, BSh, Cfa warm

Tolerance to humid climate

3/5 · medium

Maintenance

Development

4/5 · 2–5 m · fast growth

Pests

4/5 · high — olive fly, scale insect, olive leaf spot, verticillium wilt and Xylella as quarantine risk

Pass

ORN-FERTILIZER 1/5 · very low — moderate application in spring only if the soil is poor; avoid excess N

  • Warning

Dry to moist; tolerates brief flooding.

Extended species profile

Verified cultivation data, designed so that any visitor can understand at a glance whether the plant is suitable for their climate and garden.

Crop

Exposure

Full sun or partial shade

Irrigation

3/5 · medium — adaptable; deep and spaced irrigation, without keeping the soil saturated

Soil / moisture

Dry to moist; tolerates brief flooding.

Bloom

Mainly summer

Climate

USDA Hardiness

8b–11

Compatible climates

Csa, Csb, BSh, Cfa warm

Tolerance to humid climate

3/5 · medium

Maintenance

Development

4/5 · 2–5 m · fast growth

Pests

4/5 · high — olive fly, scale insect, olive leaf spot, verticillium wilt and Xylella as quarantine risk

Pass

ORN-FERTILIZER 1/5 · very low — moderate application in spring only if the soil is poor; avoid excess N

  • Warning

Dry to moist; tolerates brief flooding.

Nerium oleander

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