Vitex agnus-castus

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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.

 

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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:

Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.

Give your plants a chance to breathe.

Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.