Botanical Name: Thevetia peruviana Add
Common Name: Yellow Oleander  
Plant photo of: Thevetia peruviana
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

Orange, Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Light Green

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

Brown, Green

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low, Medium

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Spanish, Tropical

 

Accenting Features

Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Specimen, Standard

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Park, Parking Lot

 

Special Uses

Filler, Hedge, Screen, Wind Break

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by:
Photographer: Normans/Sanchez Maddux
  • Description

  • Notes

This shrub or small tree wil grow 15-30' high and has shiny green leaves accented by yellow/apricot flowers. It does well with medium watering and thrives full hot sun.
Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball at ground level. 3. Prepare soil mix of equal parts soil and soil amendment. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build Basin and water.