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Nerium oleander (variegated)

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Nerium oleander (variegated)

Family Name: Apocynaceae

Name

Family Name
Genus Epithet
Species Epithet
Infraspecific Epithet
Name Status (botanical)

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Growth Form Shrub

Description and Ethnobotany

Growth Form Large woody shrub, up to 6 m tall but usually about 1.5 - 3 m, can be pruned into small tree.
Foliage Leaves glossy and thick, with prominent mid-rib, lanceolate in shape, arranged in pairs or whorls of 3 along woody stem, mixture of cream and green colour (variegation).
Flowers Flowers fragrant, bright pink and showy, 5 petals, in terminal clusters.
Fruit Fruits are small narrow capsules, drooping and pod-like, split when dry to release fluffy seeds. Seeds dispersed by wind.
Etymology Genus name derived from Greek 'nerion' meaning moist, as plant likes moist soils. Species epithet 'oleander' refers to leaves which resemble olive leaves.

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Flowers
Landscape Uses Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens
Usage Hazard - Cons Toxic Upon Ingestion

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Full Sun
Water Preference Moderate Water
Rootzone Tolerance Well-Drained Soils
Propagation Method Stem Cutting

Foliar

Mature Foliage Colour(s) Cream / Off-White, Green

Floral (Angiosperm)

Flower Colour(s) Pink

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Master ID 30177
Species ID 4486
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Species record last updated on: 14 October 2021.
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