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Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste Tree, Texas Lilac)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 32221

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Lamiales Family: Verbenaceae Genus: Vitex Species: Vitex agnus-castus

Common Names add Chaste Tree edit | delete Texas Lilac edit | delete Lilac Chaste Tree edit | delete Plant Types edit Deciduous Fragrant Ornamental Shrub Tree   Zones / Hardiness edit 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 m)   Spread (Maximum) edit 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 m)   Flowering Start edit May   Flowering End edit October   Leaf Colour edit Green - Light   Leaf Shape edit Opposite Palmate   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Hedging/Screening   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade   Soil Types edit Well-drained Tolerant of Most Types   Soil pH edit   Bloom Colour edit Pink Purple White   Wildlife Value edit Bird - shelter (nesting/thorns) Butterflies (nectar source) Hummingbirds   Propagation Techniques edit Seed   Skill Level edit   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Rapid growth rate edit | delete Aromatic leaves edit | delete Can be severely pruned in Spring edit | delete Prune to encourage more blooms edit | delete Hot weather lover edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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