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    Oleander is a common evergreen shrub in California with white or pink flowers and dark green, oblong leaves. It grows up to 20 feet wide, has leaves around 7 inches long, and blooms in the summer and fall. All parts of the oleander plant are toxic if ingested. On this campus, oleander can be found growing along highways and around Dorms and House 1, where it thrives in the hot, dry conditions.

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    Oleander is a common evergreen shrub in California with white or pink flowers and dark green, oblong leaves. It grows up to 20 feet wide, has leaves around 7 inches long, and blooms in the summer and fall. All parts of the oleander plant are toxic if ingested. On this campus, oleander can be found growing along highways and around Dorms and House 1, where it thrives in the hot, dry conditions.

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    Oleander is a common evergreen shrub in California with white or pink flowers and dark green, oblong leaves. It grows up to 20 feet wide, has leaves around 7 inches long, and blooms in the summer and fall. All parts of the oleander plant are toxic if ingested. On this campus, oleander can be found growing along highways and around Dorms and House 1, where it thrives in the hot, dry conditions.

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    Oleander Characteristics

    Nerium oleander Appearance: White or pink flowers with 5 petals


    that grow at the end of the branches; smooth,
    light gray bark; dark green, oblong leaves that
    Oleanders are common in California,
    grow downwards hanging off the branches
    though they are not native. They are
    Size: Up to 20’ wide; leaves about 7” in length
    often found along highways, because
    they are able to grow in tough conditions Location: Around Dorms and House 1
    and sustain the hot, dry summers. They Season: Blooms in summer and early fall
    are evergreen shrubs that grow quickly Hazards: All parts are toxic
    and are a good choice for hedges. While
    capable of living in most biomes, on this
    campus, oleander can be found in
    riparian areas.

    Sources
    Audubon
    Greenwise Website
    Pictures: Molly O’Brien ‘18

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