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Resistances

Birds, Deer Resistant, Drought tolerant, Gophers/Voles, Humidity tolerant, Rabbit Resistant, Salt tolerant, Squirrels

Suitable Locations

Street Tree, Xeriscapic

Soil pH Preferences

Neutral (6.6 – 7.3), Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5), Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)

Sun Requirements

Full Sun, Full Sun to Partial Shade, Partial or Dappled Shade

Toxicity

Fruit is poisonous, Leaves are poisonous, Other: Every part of this plant is poisonous, Roots are poisonous

Uses

Provides winter interest, Windbreak or Hedge

Wildlife Attractant

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Bloom Size

1"-2"

Containers

Needs excellent drainage in pots, Not suitable for containers, Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

Flower Color

White

Flower Time

Late spring or early summer, Late summer or early fall, Other: Mainly in summertime, Summer

Flowers

Leaves

Life cycle

Plant Habit

Plant Height

Plant Spread

Propagation: Other methods

Cuttings: Stem, Cuttings: Tip

Propagation: Seeds

Can handle transplanting

Detailed Information

While the cultivated variety ‘Hardy White’ has improved cold tolerance, the *species* *Nerium oleander* is native to the **Mediterranean region and parts of Asia**.

Therefore, even though ‘Hardy White’ can survive in slightly colder climates, its genetic lineage and ideal growing conditions still point back to a **Mediterranean-like climate**:

* **Warm, dry summers:** Oleanders thrive in heat and tolerate drought well once established.
* **Mild, wet winters:** They prefer not to freeze, although ‘Hardy White’ is more resilient.
* **Well-draining soil:** They don’t like to sit in soggy soil.

So, while you might find ‘Hardy White’ growing successfully in a broader range of locations thanks to its breeding, its origins are firmly rooted in the **Mediterranean and Asian regions with similar climates**.

Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs excellent drainage in pots, Not suitable for containers

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