Chaste Tree, Monk's Pepper Tree

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.