Description

Shoal Creek Vitex ( chaste tree )

 Vitex agnus-castus Shoal Creek  

 

This cultivar of Vitex was selected for it vigorous growth habit, large flower spikes and it produces the best blue-purple flowers. Vitex are large multistemmed shrubs that maintain fairly dense, symmetrical and rounded canopies. It can be limbed up to grow into a small tree over time. Vitex also have some spring interest because the new branch growth has a showy purple color that turns red-brown and then a pale gray color as the branch matures. Vitex have medium to fine textured leaves that are 3 to 4 inches long with 5 to 7 leaves per stem. Great for use as a large flowering hedge or specimen plant. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.

Mature Height : 12-15 Feet

Mature Width : 12-15 Feet

Exposure : Full sun to partial shade

Hardiness Zones : 6-9