Chaste Tree. A spreading shrub with aromatic dark green leaves. Small fragrant lilac to dark blue flowers from early to mid-autumn. Max Height 2m to 8m. Max Spread 2m to 8m. Flowers September to October. Full sun. Frost hardy. Skin irritant. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Vitex agnus-castus
A spreading shrub with aromatic dark green leaves. Small fragrant lilac to dark blue flowers from early to mid-autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Vitex |
|---|---|
| Species | agnus-castus |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Chaste Tree |
| Flower Colour | lilac, blue |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 2m, 8m |
| Family | Verbenaceae |
| Spread | 2m, 8m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Open |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | September, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Warm wall |
| Toxicity | Skin irritant |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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