Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Southwest Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Calypso, Petite Salmon, Petite Pink
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
dry rocky watercourses, Riverbanks
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Marshy ground, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Marshy ground, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove shoots
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Fertilize in early spring, Potassium
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Scale insects
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Unknown
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Mealybugs, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Phytodermatitis, Rash, Toxic
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Diabetes, epilepsy, Scabies
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Nerium
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Oleander, Nerium Oleander
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
ओलियंडर
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Oleander
Red Maple Tree
In French
laurier-rose
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Adelfa
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
Πικροδάφνη
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
oleandro
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Oleander
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Cleander
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Sapindales
Family
Apocynaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Wrightieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apocynoideae, Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Oleander and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Oleander and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Oleander and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oleander season is Fall and Spring and Red Maple Tree season is Fall and Spring. The type of soil for Oleander is Marshy ground, Well drained and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oleander is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oleander and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Oleander and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Oleander height is 300.00 cm and width 350.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Oleander and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Oleander flower color: Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red and White
Oleander leaf color: Dark Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Oleander and Red Maple Tree
Care of Oleander and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oleander pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring and Remove shoots and Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Oleander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.