Vitex agnus-castus
Chaste Tree
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:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.