Botanical Name: Vitex agnus-castus
Common Name: Chaste tree Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Habit of Growth: Overall Shape woody, broad spreading, multi-trunked shrub to small tree with upright, arching branches creating a fountain-like habit; deciduous Height 6’to 10’ (25’) Spread 10’ plus Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoor Full sun to part shade; warm, sunny exposure is best Soil rich moist soils are best; tolerates many Hardiness hardy (zones 4-24) Morphology: Leaves palmately compound; leaves 4 long; margins entire; 5 to 7 leaflets lanceolate to elliptical; dark green above, light green underside Flowers panicles to 1’; lavender; varieties ‘Alba’ with white flowers and ‘Rosea’ with pink flowers Fruit small red drupe, resembles cherry Propagation: seed, layering, hardwood cuttings Usage: large filler, small shade tree, accent for form and flowers; background, screen; can be used in woodsy or rustic landscapes Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular watering; flower color fades with excess water Fertilizing balanced fertilizer in spring Pruning thin and head regularly; prune for shape Pests/Diseases aphids on new growth; fairly pest resistant Special Conditions/Other resistant to oak root fungus Origin: Southern Europe Family: Verbenaceae Notes: |
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