Oleander var. 'Mrs. Roeding'
Nerium oleander

Location: Cherry Ave.
District: Niles
Native to: Africa
Tree type: flowering
Leaf retention: evergreen

Comments: Evergreen broadleaf native to Northern Africa and eastern Mediterranean Sea coast. A shrub to small tree with green lanceolate leaves, white, yellow, pink, red or magenta flowers. Flowers are usually single pedaled, but 'Mrs. Roeding' cultivar is a double pink. Oleander, a very drought tolerant and tough plant has been used in freway median planting. Also known as dogbane. This plant's leaves, stems and roots are highly poisonous.

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NOTICE: This specimen is located on private property.  DO NOT TRESPASS!  No right to enter private property to view the specimen tree is granted by the Roadside Arboretum.  To prevent the transfer of disease and other considerations, do not touch or take samples from the specimen tree or any other plants on the property.

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