Vitex Chaste Tree
Vitex agnus-castus
A graceful Mediterranean shrub with aromatic foliage and lavender blooms.
- Plant Type
- Flowering Trees
- Width
- 5-8 Ft.
- Height
- 8-15 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 5 - 9
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun
- Design image count
- 2
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Create design onlineAbout Vitex Chaste Tree
Vitex agnus-castus is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to the Mediterranean and Asia, reaching heights of 10 to 15 feet. It features aromatic, palmately compound leaves and striking spikes of lavender-blue flowers that bloom in late summer. This hardy plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it a popular choice for drought-tolerant landscapes. Historically valued for its medicinal properties in hormonal health, it also serves as a beautiful ornamental specimen.