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Arbutus and Yellow Oleander


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen  
Tree  

Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America  
-  

Types
it is a type of oleander  
-  

Number of Varieties
10  
12  

Habitat
coastal environs, disturbed sites, old gardens, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas, waterways  
All sorts of environments  

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15  
7-9  

AHS Heat Zone
-  
9-6  

Sunset Zone
21,22  
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Oval or Rounded  
Twisted/Contorted  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
240.00 cm  
99+
460.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
240.00 cm  
99+
240.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach  
White  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Red, Green, Black  
Red  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green  
Dark Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long Narrow  
Oval  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Slow  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Indeterminate  
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt  
Drought, Salt  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water Deeply  
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches  
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season  

Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Insects  
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt  
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
Yes  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
-  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
-  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
-  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
-  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
Yes  

Foliage Texture
Fine  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
-  
Birds  

Allergy
Phytodermatitis, Toxic  
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes  

Edible Uses
No  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
-  
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
-  
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis  

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant  
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves  

Other Uses
For making oil, Used as Ornamental plant  
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
THEVETIA peruviana  
Arbutus menziesii  

Common Name
Yellow Oleander, Lucky Nut  
Arbutus  

In Hindi
पीला कनेर  
सदाबहार  

In German
Gelbe Oleander  
Erdbeerbaum  

In French
Oleander Jaune  
arbousier  

In Spanish
Oleander amarillo  
Arbitus  

In Greek
κίτρινη πικροδάφνη  
κουμαριά  

In Portuguese
Oleander amarelo  
árbuto  

In Polish
żółta Oleander  
mącznik  

In Latin
Yellow haurit Cleander  
arbutus  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
-  

Order
Gentianales  
Ericales  

Family
Apocynaceae  
Ericaceae  

Genus
Cascabela  
Arbutus  

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  

Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
-  
Arbutoideae  

Number of Species
100  
8  
99+

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Difference Between Yellow Oleander and Arbutus

If you are confused whether Yellow Oleander or Arbutus are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Yellow Oleander and Arbutus Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Yellow Oleander are fertilize in spring and slow-release fertilizers, whereas for Arbutus fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost and fertilize in growing season. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Yellow Oleander and Arbutus if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Yellow Oleander and Arbutus

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Yellow Oleander and Arbutus. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Yellow Oleander and Arbutus as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Yellow Oleander is whereas of Arbutus is Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive and osteoporosis. Yellow Oleander has beauty benefits as follows: while Arbutus has beauty benefits as follows: .

Compare Facts of Yellow Oleander vs Arbutus

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Yellow Oleander vs Arbutus and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Yellow Oleander are Phytodermatitis and Toxic whereas of Arbutus have allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes and Respiratory problems respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Yellow Oleander has no showy fruits and Arbutus has showy fruits. Also Yellow Oleander is not flowering and Arbutus is not flowering . You can compare Yellow Oleander and Arbutus facts and facts of other plants too.

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