Common names:
Chaste Tree
Vitex
Chastetree
Lilac Chaste Tree
Monk's Pepper
Agnus Castus

Botanical names:
Vitex ssg-anctsuauAccepted
Vitex a-elccsuur gaaut.n rasaevsSynonym
Vitex -vafauailrtansigu. sclto asSynonym
Vitex vs asuanaags-rnucs.tu tcagsus-Synonym

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Shrub
Life cycle:Annual
Sun Requirements:Partial Shade to Full Shade
Full Shade
Water Preferences:In Water
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 10a
Leaves:Glaucous
Unusual foliage color
Broadleaf
Fruit:Other
Fruiting Time:Late summer or early fall
Flowers:Fragrant
Blooms on old wood
Blooms on new wood
Flower Color:Brown
Mauve
Russet
Flower Time:Summer
Year Round
Inflorescence Type:Plume
Suitable Locations:Xeriscapic
Houseplant
Uses:Provides winter interest
Flowering Tree
Salad greens
Wildlife Attractant:Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Other Beneficial Insects
Resistances:Gophers/Voles
Fire Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods:Other
Pollinators:Bumblebees
Miscellaneous:Monocarpic
Awards and Recognitions:Texas Superstar®
A.H.G.A. Hosta of the Year: rGdi0Wnr1gld a aGMein o2eelo0
Conservation status:Critically Endangered (CR)

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Discussion Threads about this plant
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Beautiful! by plantladylin Jun 25, 2019 12:32 PM 0
chaste tree by zbbcat2 Oct 21, 2019 11:18 PM 4
I think it's Vitex by purpleinopp Jun 18, 2022 2:21 AM 11

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