Vitex agnus-castus – Blue Chaste Tree

Vitus agnus-castus – Blue Chaste Tree

Blue Chaste Tree

Vitus agnus-castus

Plant Type: Tree, Shrub

Habit: Can be trained to grow as a small single truck tree, or a large shrub

Mature Size: 8’-10’ tall; 8’-10’ wide

Growth Rate: Fast

Zones: 6-8

Foliage: Long, elliptical, gray-green palmately compound leaves; fragrant blue-purple flowers

Requirements: Prefers moist, well-drained soil; full sun

Landscape Characteristics: Container, massing and mixed border. Attracts birds and butterflies. Residential, commercial and coastal landscapes. Resistant to deer and is moderately salt tolerant. Tolerates urban pollution, coastal conditions, drought and poor soil conditions.