Vitex agnus-castus |
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Chaste Tree, Monk's Pepper Tree |
Description
Chaste Tree is a deciduous shrub that quickly grows to 20' tall and wide and can be trained into a small single or multi-trunked tree. It has beautiful, fragrant lavender or white flowers in summer which is striking against the gray green, slender, pointed leaves. Butterflies love this shrub too. It takes full sun and medium amount of watering, more in summer. It tolerates coastal conditions but needs heat to look its best. Prune spent flowers to keep it tidy looking.
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Anatomy
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
Lavender, White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Summer, Fall
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.