Chaste Tree, Monk's Pepper Tree
Vitex Agnus-Castus
Overview
Vitex agnus-castus, commonly known as Chaste Tree, is a deciduous shrub featuring aromatic, palmate foliage and summer-blooming, fragrant purple spikes, attracting pollinators. It grows 15-20 feet tall and wide, thriving in full sun with well-drained soil. This low-maintenance, drought-tolerant species, often pruned into tree form, adds a Mediterranean touch to landscapes and requires minimal watering once established, ideal for xeriscaping. Zones 6-9.
Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 7–10Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Extra in Summer, Medium
- USDA zones
- 7–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Verbenaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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