Vitex agnus-castus
Chaste Tree
Description
The chaste tree is a deciduous tree or small shrub in which the sizes vary due to their location , but they tend to be multitrunked and widespreading. It blooms in the summer with 7 in. blue flower spikes and the leaflets are green above and gray beneath. The chaste tree is a native to California and is drought tolerant. -Cornflower Farms
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
12-25'
Width Range
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Patio
Special Uses
Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.
Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.