One of the first steps you take when you are getting a good idea your gardening schedule is find your USDA Zone info. The most important data that the zone info tells us is average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

By using the USDA zone info for Hickory Hills it's possible to figure out when it's a good idea to plant oleander.

Planting Calendar for Oleander

Frost tolerance for oleander:	Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	After all chance of frost has passed.

Oleander require warm weather which means that you need to wait until it warms up after the last frost before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant oleander in Hickory Hills is April. However, you really should wait until May if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant oleander and expect a good harvest is probably August. Any later than that and your oleander may not have a chance to fully mature. Starting your oleander indoors is a great way to get them started a few weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is April 15 in Hickory Hills. You can expect an average low temperature of -15°F in the coldest months of winter.

Since the USDA zone info for Hickory Hills may not be accurate from year to year the actual date of last frost can change quite a bit from year to year. Half of the time in Hickory Hills there is a last frost after April 15 so make sure that you are ready to cover your oleander in the event of a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Hickory Hills

Here is the info for USDA Zone 5b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	April 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	October 15
Lowest Expected Low	-15°F
Highest Expected Low	-10°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is -15°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near -10°F.

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