Chaste Tree | Vitex angus castus 'Shoal Creek'

Chaste Tree ' Shoal Creek' - Improved color and performance! From November to March this plant may ship without leaves. It is a deciduous species. 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 it’s long bloom season. Deadheading the flowers just after the first blooms fade will bring forth a second flush of flowers. Crushing the willowy Vitex leaf brings forth the essence of fresh sage. 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 up of lower limbs will yield a cool shady spot for a bench or bird bath. Easy growing Chaste tree asks for full sun, well-drained soil, and has low water requirements. Best blooming, small tree selection for any garden. Limited Conditional Warranty: Warranty is limited to guaranteeing plants will arrive safely and in good and healthy condition, and is conditioned on Seller receiving prompt notice (within 24 hours of delivery) of any problem with the condition accompanied by photo validation. No other additional, extended or long-term Warranty is expressed or implied. Minor broken branches and some leaf discoloration is considered cosmetic and normal for shipping plants through the mail. Keep in mind when if this happens these minor issues will not affect the health of your plants and trees. Loose soil does not qualify for any warranty replacement. Simply put back in container and water thoroughly, let rest for a few days and then replant. 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. Plant Highlights: Growing Zone: 6-9 Plant Brand: Selected by Goodness Grows - Georgia 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 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.