- Chaste tree
Botanical name: vitex agnus-castus
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: about 15 ft tall
Bloom time: summer/early fall
Hardy zone: zones 5-11
Flower color: pink/white/purple
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: up to 2 ft a year
Pruning instructions: prune in the winter/early spring before flowering begins
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: small tree/border
Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun a day
Special features: berries with medical benefits
Watering instructions: keep soil dry to medium moisture levels
Fertilizing instructions : use 10-10-10 in the early spring
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: sandy
Companion plants: hydrangeas, irises, maiden grass
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and mildly toxic for pets
Invasive species: yes
