Botanical Name: Vitex agnus-castus
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Common Name: Chastetree  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

 

Flower Color

Lavender, White

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

Grey

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: Normans/Frommer/Devine

  • Description

  • Notes

In spite of the 'tree' in its name, Chastetree is a decidous multi-stemmed shrub. It grows slowly to 10 to 15 feet tall and as wide; it is broad, so place accordingly. It has beautiful clusters of fragrant lilac or white flowers in summer which is striking against the gray green, slender, pointed leaves. Butterflies love this shrub. Thrives in heat.