Scientific Name
Vitex agnus castus

Common Name
Chastetree

 
Hardiness Zones: 7 to 8
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Rapid
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; range of soil types
Height: 15 to 20 feet
Width: 10 to 15 feet
Texture: Medium
Form: Open; irregular to rounded large shrub or small tree
Flower/Fruit: Lilac, pale violet, white flowers on 6 to 10" racemes in summer
Foliage: Opposite, compound palmate dark gray-green leaves; 5 to 7 leaflets; aromatic
Comments: Does best in hot weather; can be severely pruned in spring; cut off faded flowers to promote continuous flowering
Cultivars: See table
   


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