"Oleander Leaf Scorch" exists in Houston. =

http://www.cnr.berkeley.edu/xylella/oleander.html


meanbeagle wrote:
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One word "OLEANDER". Oleander loves Houston's soil and weather.
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Plant it soon to get it established by summer and forget about it.
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Standard varities get up to 20'. improves varities "dwarf salmon" get o=
nly
4'to 5'.
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I planted one gallon Oleander last April that is now 4'to 6' tall. Trim=
tops
to promote
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filling in. Oleander will bloom through the summer, and is evergreen.
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Josephs nursery in Pearland is a good nursery at wholesale prices.
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Go to Maas nursery in Seabrook to get ideas, great place just a bit pri=
cey.
I always ge something.
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But go to joseophs in Pearland for bulk purchases.
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Good luck.
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Matt


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