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

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