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Vitex agnus-castus

Chaste Tree

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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

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.

Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.