2007-09-03 18:53:17 · 6 answers · asked by gramahappy 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
No closer than 4' and no farther apart than 8'. Split the difference with 6'. Give ample water the first year and fertilize with 20-20-20 in the fall. You will be well on your way to a good wind break by next year. However, don' t expect height to exceed 6' to 8'.
2007-09-03 22:15:53 · answer #1 · answered by tbcsal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oleanders are toxic however in our area there are thousands hmm maybe millions of these plants. The sap of the leaf is dangerous and you will have to ingest large dosage for serious sickness or death. Use common sense when handing this plant.
Their growth also gets somewhat out of control...Quite a bit of maintenance once the plant gets mature.
However folks still like these plants. They are an excellent choice as a wind break or barrier. They come in red, pink, and white. They do not like temperature below 20degress f.
They grow to about 20ft tall and about 15ft wide. I recommend planting them at least 7-10ft apart.
There is also a dwarf variety called the "Little Red Oleander".
Grows about 4-5ft. tall and same width. Once established they require very little water.
Oh did I mention they bloom all spring, summer and fall months. Be sure to fertilize at least once per month during this period.
2007-09-04 02:05:48 · answer #2 · answered by paulguzie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Put oleander in your browser and see what it says about them---you might be surprised at the outcome. As a wind break they are a poor choice. I would choose some other plant that grows well in your area. It is very poisonous and all of it is leaves and blossoms.
2007-09-03 19:34:16 · answer #3 · answered by lilabner 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi, I looked in my,"New Western Garden Book" . It Say's they make an excellent windbreak if planted 6ft.-8ft. apart. They get as tall as they are wide,which is 8ft. to 12ft.high so I would plant then at 6 ft. apart. They like hot weather,aren't to picky about the soil, bugs don't like them,the only thing is that they are extremely poisonous . That includes leaves,flowers. So just don't make a nice salad out of them. And put some Quick Start in them after planting to prevent transplant shock. Bye
2007-09-03 20:18:04 · answer #4 · answered by Sandyspacecase 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They get about 6' wide, so to get good coverage plant them about 3' apart.
Keep in mind it is a toxic (will kill ya) plant. If there is a fire, don't breathe the smoke. Make sure all the trimmings are tossed out.
2007-09-03 21:18:08 · answer #5 · answered by bahbdorje 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plant them 350 miles apart.
2016-03-13 01:38:33 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋