Chaste tree ( Vitex agnus-castus) is a deciduous shrub that bears clusters of purple flowers in the summer. Also known simply as vitex, the leaves of this plant are reminiscent of the marijuana plant ( Cannabis sativa ), with five leaflets in a palm-shaped arrangement. The leaves have a fragrance similar to that of the herb sage. July 10, 2023 by Joe Butler Vitex agnus-castus I very much appreciate plants that straddle the line between tree and shrub, especially when they do it in style. The chaste tree is one such plant, and one that deserves some serious hyping up. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products.
Photo of the entire plant of Vitex (Vitex agnuscastus 'Shoal Creek') posted by dave
Vitex agnus-castus is widely cultivated in warm, temperate, and subtropical regions for its delicately textured, aromatic foliage and butterfly -attracting midsummer spikes of lavender flowers opening in late summer in cooler climates. [7] It grows to a height of 1-5 m (3-16 ft). Vitex agnus-castus Common Name (s): Chasteberry Chastetree Chaste Tree Lilac chastetree Monk's Pepper Texas lilac Phonetic Spelling VY-teks AG-nus KAS-tus Description The Chaste tree is a shrub or tree native to Europe and Asia that does best in hot weather. It is hardy in zones 7 to 8. Vitex agnus-castus, commonly called chaste tree, is typically grown in warm winter climates as a vase-shaped, deciduous shrub (to 10-15' tall) or trained as a single trunk tree to 20' tall. In cold winter areas in USDA Zones 5-6, it is more often grown as a 3-5' tall herbaceous perennial. Vitex ( Vitex agnus-castus) is a plant used in herbal medicine. Also known as chaste tree or chasteberry, it's often used to remedy women's health problems. Vitex supplements typically contain extracts of the fruit and/or seed of the plant.
Photo of the entire plant of Vitex (Vitex agnuscastus 'Shoal Creek') posted by dave
Vitex agnus-castus is a popular herbal supplement used to treat a variety of health problems. It's most commonly used to treat: premenstrual syndrome (PMS) menstrual disorders infertility. The chaste tree ( Vitex agnus-castus) does stand up to dry spells in the summer heat and grows just about anywhere. The best thing about the chaste tree is the flowers, which bloom in upward-growing panicles up to a foot long. Chaste tree is one of the few winter-hardy trees with blue flowers (although they can also be pink, purple, or white). Vitex / ˈvaɪtɛks / [3] is a genus of flowering plants in the sage family Lamiaceae. It has about 250 species. [4] [5] Common names include chaste tree or chastetree, traditionally referring to V. agnus-castus, but often applied to other species, as well. Native to (or naturalized in) Oregon: Broadleaf deciduous tree or shrub, 10-20 ft (3-6 m) tall, upright branching, rounded form. Leaves opposite, palmately compound, 5-7 (9) leaflets, lanceolate to elliptic, 15-20 cm long, 1.3-2.5 cm wide, tapering at both ends, entire or toothed near apex, gray-green above, grayish below; aromatic when bruised.
Photo of the entire plant of Chaste Tree (Vitex agnuscastus) posted by bootandall
Chastetree (Vitex agnus-castus) is a deciduous (loses its leaves in the fall), multi-trunked shrub or small tree native to southern Europe and western Asia.It is an excellent selection for southern landscapes in USDA zones 7 to 9 but will have cold damage or be killed to the ground in USDA zones 6 and colder. A delightful addition to mixed borders and perennial gardens. Treat like a perennial in the north; a shrub or small tree in the south. May be trimmed and fertilized in spring. Commonly known as the chastetree, Vitex agnus-castus was in ancient times thought to be an aphrodisiac. According to Wikipedia, the leaves and stems were once used in.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: It has the potential to become invasive. No serious insect or disease issues have been noted. It may develop leaf spot or root rot. More information on Vitex agnus-castus. See this plant in the following landscape: Cultivars / Varieties: Tags: Vitex (chaste tree, Vitex agnus-castus) blooms from late spring until early fall with long, upright spikes of pink, lilac, and white flowers.Any shrub or tree that blooms all summer is well worth planting, but when it also has pleasantly fragrant flowers and foliage, it becomes a must-have plant. Chaste tree garden care is easy, but there are a few care essentials you need to know to get the.
How to Grow and Care for Chaste Trees (Vitex agnuscastus)
Vitex agnus-castus Pronunciation: VI-teks AG-nus KAYS-tus SKU #07618 5-9 Your climate might be too cold for this plant: Change Location Pre-Order for Spring Find In Store OVERVIEW DETAILS STYLE CARE Care Provide a site with loose, well-drained soil. Vitex agnus-castus chaste tree A deciduous shrub, reaching up to 2.5m, with pleasingly aromatic foliage. This is a distinctive shape with 5-7 splayed leaflets. Upright panicles of fragrant, lavender flowers are borne in autumn Other common names hemp tree monk's pepper see more Queensland lignum-vitae Join the RHS
