Shoal Creek Vitex, also called Chastetree, is a long-blooming small tree (or shrub) that is often planted around porches, patios, and decks for its beautiful summer flowers and its ability to attract butterflies. Chastetree blooms in the summer in clusters of violet flowers that resemble spikes. Besides its beauty, the leaves of the Chastetree also boast of an aromatic quality. The tree is fast-growing and reaches a height and width of about 12 ft. It is hardy in Zones 6-9 and can be planted in full sun or partial shade. Chastetree thrives particularly well in the heat. The plant is shipped in a #1 pot with a minimum height of 12 in.
| Mature Height (in.) | 180 |
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| Mature Width (in.) | 144 |
| Additional Characteristics | Drought Tolerant |
| Average Shipping Height (in.) | 12 |
| Best Time to Plant | Fall to Spring |
| Blossom Color | Purple |
| Botanical Name | Vitex agnus-castus 'Shoal Creek' |
| Common Name | Chaste Tree |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Fragrance | Fragrant |
| Growth Habit | Multi-stemmed |
| Hardiness Zone | 6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F),9 (20 to 30 F) |
| Optimal Soil Condition | Acidic |
| Recommended Space Between Plantings (in.) | 60 |
| Returnable | 90-Day |
| Shipped As | Container |
| Sun Tolerance | Full Sun |
| Wildlife Attracted | Pollinators |
| Wildlife Deterred | No Wildlife Deterred |