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Oleanders
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When is the best time to cut them back?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chica de Flor Nov 9.
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Most of my references say to prune your oleanders in the fall. I am no expert, but it has been my experience living in West Texas, that waiting until the last frost in the Spring works best for me...that way I can cut off any foliage that has burned…
Thank you Ann for you response, I have read about how poisonous they are. I live alone and have no pets at this time. However, these plants are too tall and really need to be trimed back. Right now they are in full bloom and are beautiful.
Mary,
Also, Oleanders are poisonous to domestic animals (wild animals & birds have more common sense) and Nancy is more than correct in her alergy warnings for humans. When I first moved here, I fell in love with the Oleander bush and thought it wo…
Thank you so much. I have lived in apartments for over 21 years and just bought the cutest home. The oleanders have grown so tall they are over the fense and have no shape to them.
Mary, Oleanders are real show stoppers in bloom. They do not require cutting back unless there is a space issue. Beware, many are alergic to this plant and even if not, brushing up to it will cause skin irritation. Many will shear them down before t…
Thank you for you help. I would also like to know when you can cut your oleander bushes back. Mine are in bloom but are just too tall.
I would like to know when the best time would be to cut your Oleander bushes back in west texas?
When is the best time to cut them back?
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