chaste tree
Vitex negundo
Overview
Chaste tree (Vitex negundo), is an attractive deciduous shrub, prized for its attractive qualities. It features five-petaled lilac flowers that bloom from early summer until autumn, clustered along the branches. This species grows to around 8 feet and sports handsome feathery compound leaves with a light green hue. Its aromatic gray bark and gray-green foliage make it a popular ornamental species in garden settings. Native to temperate and tropical regions of the world, this species is drought tolerant and can thrive in a variety of soil types. Not only a beautiful addition to your garden, Chaste tree is also known to possess many medicinal properties.
Care Guide
Watering
Average — every "7-10" days.
Light
Full sun.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 6-9.
Pruning
Best pruned in February, March, April.
Propagation
Seed Propagation, Greenwood Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Layering Propagation, Grafting Propagation
Uses & Symbolism
Attracts: Butterflies.
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