Oleanders, which are flowering shrubs, have many landscape uses since plants vary from dwarfs under 4 feet tall to intermediates in the 4- to 6-foot range to those that reach 6 to 25 feet if unpruned.

Q: My oleanders need trimming. They are still blooming and the weather is hot. Is it safe to trim them now or did I miss my opportunity? A: You can trim oleander anytime but it makes flowers on its ...

Question: My oleanders need trimming. They are still blooming and the weather is hot. Is it safe to trim them now or did I miss my opportunity? Answer: You can trim oleander anytime but it makes ...

Q: When should we prune oleanders? Mine is leggy and has branches clear down on the ground. A: It’s best to prune them immediately after they bloom so that any new growth produced will have the rest ...

Q: I have a large old 40-foot oleander tree. Every year as it begins to flower, some of the leaves turn yellow and drop. I realize I may need to fertilize, but I was also thinking of cutting the ...

How and when should we prune our lantana and oleanders? Answer: Both of these plants are pruned during the winter months since they both produce flowers on new growth during the summer. If pruning is ...

Question: Earlier this year I planted an oleander hedge that has grown to five feet high. Can I prune it back and keep it three feet tall? Answer: Maintaining oleander at the lower height keeps a ...

Q: When is the best time to trim oleanders? We trimmed ours last March, and they didn't bloom. - L.C., Baytown A: You may have removed your blooms. Prune oleanders after they flower. Some varieties ...

Q. My red oleanders do not bloom. I keep the caterpillars under control with Thuricide. When should oleanders be pruned? — Herbert Lis, Boca Raton A. Oleanders should not be pruned because they are ...

QUESTION: My cassia tree has been blooming beautifully for weeks now. When it finishes blooming, should we trim the tree? Also, my husband's oleander is leggy. He looks at the ones on neutral grounds ...