Yellow oleander

Yellow oleander (Cascabela thevetia)

Yellow oleander, also known as Milk tree

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Key Facts About Yellow oleander

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Attributes of Yellow oleander

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub, Tree
Plant Height
1.8 m to 2.5 m
Spread
1.2 m to 1.5 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
5 cm to 8 cm
Flower Color
Yellow White Orange Gold

Scientific Classification of Yellow oleander

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Gentianales
Family
Dogbane
Genus
Cascabela
Species
Yellow oleander

Toxicity

Ingestion, Physical contact, Inhalation