Vitex agnus-castus
Chaste Tree
Description
Chaste Tree usually becomes a large shrub, or small tree if the trunks are trained and pruned. Its summer flowering is especially attractive with blue or lavender fragrant flowers in summer or fall. It is quite useful in a water conserving or dry garden setting. It tolerates dry ordinary soils without much care other than occasional deep watering. It is resistant to oak root fungus and durable. Its height rarely exceeds 25 feet. It may reach 15-20 feet wide. It does best in full sun. Deciduous leaves are elliptical shaped and bluish green or silver or gray green. Small black fruit appear in summer or fall. Bark is light or dark gray, furrowed or smooth. Attracts bees.
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Check the soil's moisture level before watering.
You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.