Chaste or Vitex Tree - Live Plant
Chaste or Vitex Tree - Live Plant
Chaste Tree / Vitex (Vitex agnus-castus)
Description
Chaste Tree is a beautiful ornamental shrub or small tree known for its tall spikes of fragrant lavender to purple flowers. The blooms appear in clusters above the aromatic gray-green foliage, creating a striking display during the warm months. Fast growing and heat tolerant, this plant thrives in southern climates and provides long-lasting seasonal color while attracting pollinators.
You Will Receive
A well-rooted plant in a 4" container, with a plant height between 6–20 inches. Plants may be lightly trimmed to ensure they fit safely in the shipping box.
Growing Conditions
☀️ Light: Full sun (best flowering)
🌱 Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates sandy and poor soils
💧 Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
🌡️ Temperature: Thrives in hot summer climates
📍 USDA Zones: 6–9
❄️ Cold Hardiness: Frost tolerant; may die back in colder areas but resprouts in spring
Growth Habit
- Large shrub or small tree
- 10–20 feet tall when mature
- Broad, spreading canopy
Uses
- 🌸 Ornamental Flowering Tree: Showy spikes of purple blooms
- 🐝 Pollinator Plant: Attracts bees and butterflies
- 🌴 Landscape Specimen: Excellent focal tree for warm climates
- 🌿 Herbal Tradition: Seeds historically used in herbal preparations
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