Chaste Tree
Scientific Name
Vitex agnus-castus
Particularly Attractive To
Geographical Considerations
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Hardiness Zones
8a to 11
This plant is not native to Florida.
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Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
Chaste Tree grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Full Shade to Full Sun
Soil Texture
Any Texture
Soil Moisture
Well Drained
Soil pH
Slightly Acid to Slightly Alkaline (6.0-7.2)
Salt Tolerance
Medium
DroughtTolerance
High
Wind Resistance
Not known
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
What will it look like as it grows?
Plant Type
- Shrubs - Large
Plant Shape
- Irregular
- Round
- Upright
Leaf Persistence
Chaste Tree is Deciduous
Spread
15-20 feet
Height
10-20 feet
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Size
Medium
Leaf Texture
Medium
Flower Size
Large
Flower Month
- June
- July
- August
Flower Color
- White
- Pink
- Blue
Additional Detail
Deciduous; multi-stemmed shrub; purple, summer provides food for wildlife. | Pests/Diseases: leaf spot, scale, root rot | attracts butterflies, hummingbirds
