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.