Getting rid of Oleander

philnles


Joined: 11/08/2008
Posts: 413

Message Posted:
27/11/2010 18:03

We have oleanders growing in the back garden, we no longer want all of them and wonder if there are any ways to poison them. We do not have to worry too much about the surrounding plants.

jamestalbot


Joined: 20/12/2009
Posts: 957

Message Posted:
27/11/2010 18:39

Hello, I know this may seem crazy, but I want some Oleander, I know they are invasive, but I want to put them in large pots, on an area that is concreted, I know this does not help you but it may help me, to gain some privacy.



Kind Reagrds



James

Pugwash


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 1797

Message Posted:
27/11/2010 18:43

Have a look here pilnles, looks like you have a hard job ahead



http://wildthymehorticulture.tribe.net/thread/0a68ebcb-08d1-4059-a951-0fb09a30ce83

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
28/11/2010 05:49

Fairly simple-Cut them down leaving the stump drill a number of holes. fill the holes with a cocktail of SBK and roundup. Seal holes with placticine.



It will work.



The other thing you may try is systemic herbicide called Crenite.

yenibob


Joined: 13/10/2010
Posts: 1203

Message Posted:
28/11/2010 06:07

Good advice Hippo, we used to do similar to get rid of Rhododendron, and it worked.

philnles


Joined: 11/08/2008
Posts: 413

Message Posted:
28/11/2010 09:09

Thanks Hippo Will do that and look forward to getting rid !



James, I do not have any small oleander but do have new shoots growing out of existing oleander, don,t know if you put them in pots if they would grow or not, also have some seed pods which you are welcome to have. Thanks Phil.

yenibob


Joined: 13/10/2010
Posts: 1203

Message Posted:
28/11/2010 09:38

Worth remembering that almost the whole plant is poisonous.



Not one for the kiddies!

roisin


Joined: 19/03/2009
Posts: 358

Message Posted:
28/11/2010 10:20

Dont burn them either as the smoke is poisonous too