Vitex agnus castus
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Chaste Tree
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Deciduous |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Small |
| Mature Height & Spread | 15-20' x 10-15' |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Water | Medium, Low Water |
| Flower Color | Lilac |
| Bloom Time | Spring, Summer |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Bees, Low Water Use |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5, #7, #15, 24" Box |
| Natural Growth Habit | Rounding |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 4-24, H1, H2 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 6A-9B |
| Plant Type | Tree |
Large, fast-growing deciduous shrub or small multi-trunk tree to 15-20’ tall x 10-15’ wide. Can easily be sheared to maintain a smaller size if desired. This floriferous species forms a dense rounded globe of pinnately-divided, aromatic rich-green foliage, accented with a profusion of showy, fragrant, lilac-colored flower spikes that appear late-spring through summer. A magnet for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Flowers are followed by small black fruit that persist into winter, and are used for various medicinal purposes. Tolerates heat and a variety of soil types, and requires only occasional deep watering once established, though a faster-growing, more robust-looking specimen is achieved with regular watering. Well-suited as an accent, courtyard or container specimen. Prefers a well-drained soil, and thrives in a full sun exposure.
USDA Zone: 6A-9B
