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Vitex agnus-castus

Chaste Tree

Plant photo of: Vitex agnus-castus
Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Normans/Frommer/Devine

 

Description

Deciduous shrub or small tree. Tends to be multitrunked. Blooms summer into fall with fragrant lavender flower spikes. The leaves are dark green above and gray below. Native to southern Europe.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

Blue, Lavender, Pink, Purple, White

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Clay, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Tropical, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border

Special Uses

Screen, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

The best time of day to water is in the early morning when there is no wind or hot drying sun.