Chaste Tree | Vitex angus castus 'Shoal Creek'

Chaste Tree ' Shoal Creek' - Improved color and performance!

Place this easy summer showstopper where you will enjoy a glorious display of 12” blue-violet flower spikes in mid-Summer. By a sunny patio, pool or across a lawn, the lightly fragrant flower display attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds during its long bloom season. Deadheading the flowers just after the first blooms fade will bring forth a second flush of flowers. The willowy Vitex leaf smells similar to fresh sage when cut or crushed.

In zone 5 Chaste Tree will come up from the roots each year to be an effective 4-7’ decorative hedge. In zones 6-9, it’s winter hardy and is typically grown as a small multi-trunk specimen tree. An annual late winter pruning of lower limbs will yield a cool shady spot for a bench or bird bath. Easy growing, the Chaste tree asks for full sun and well-drained soil. It also has low water requirements. It is a best blooming small tree selection for any garden.

Care

Fertilize in early spring with our SR-18-5-10 slow release fertilizer for maximum growth and plant health. 

Purchase our Slow Release fertilizer here SR-18-5-10.

Ordering

Our processing time usually is 1-3 days after receiving the order. Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.

Shipping

The Plant Factory, Inc. offers the very best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may deter your order temporarily until it is safe to receive and plant your plants/trees in your area. At our discretion, we will hold order till the threat is gone ensuring you with the healthiest-viable product ordered.

Summer - Above 95 degrees | Winter - Below 34 degrees

Plant Highlights

• Growing Zone: 6-9
• Plant Brand: The Plant Factory Choice
• Botanical name: Vitex angus castus 'Shoal Creek'
• Foliage color: Grey-green
• Bloom color: Blue-violet
• Flower Fragrant: Yes
• Fall color: Some, not significant
• Type: Deciduous
• Mature Height: 10-12' tall
• Mature Width: 10-12' Tall
• Growth rate: Medium to moderate
• Exposure: Full Sun
• Soil Need: Moist well draining
• Pollinator friendly: Butterfly and bee magnet
• Pruning needs: Dead head spent blooms. Seasonal shaping before spring growth emerges.
• Grown by: The Plant Factory
  
• Pollinator Friendly: Yes
• Deer Resistant: Yes
• Pet Friendly: Yes
• Reblooming: Yes
• Cold and Heat Tolerant: Yes

Note: We put pictures on our site to best represent our products, as an example of our quality as a grower. You may, however receive a smaller or larger plant than pictured depending on the season you buy. You may or may not get a plant blooming as shown on our site. We usually trim off blooms because they do not ship well. Your purchase of our plants should be considered an investment in your future garden and enjoy the process of growing it to its full potential.

Why The Plant Factory, Inc is a good choice?

Our plants are grown at our nursery. Our experienced staff use the best horticultural practices to ensure our plants are of the utmost health and quality. We select your plants as if we were buying them ourselves. Our standard goals are to exceed our customers’ expectations. We pride ourselves for great “out of the box” experiences with hassle-free customer service and quick resolutions.