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Thevetia peruviana

Yellow-Oleander, Lucky Nut

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Normans/Sanchez Maddux

 

Description

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 in full hot sun. This plant is poisonous if ingested.

 

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, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Poisonous

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

Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.