Vitex agnus-castus 'Blushing Spires'

Chastetree, Lavender Tree, Vitex

Family: Verbenaceae Vervain


Type Tree, shrub
USDA Hardiness range 7B - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink
Bloom time Spring and Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, espalier, pollard, standard, specimen
Height 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Spread 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Blue, green
Fruit color Black
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, vase
Attributes and features Fragrant foliage, naturalizing