Vitex 'Chaste Tree': Shoal Creek
Vitex agnus-castus, also known as Award-winning Vitex 'Shoal Creek’, is native to Southern Europe and Western Asia and grows into a multi-trunked, large shrub or small tree. It ranges in height from 10-15 ft, with a broad, spreading growth habit. Unlike the typical species, 'Shoal Creek' is an improved cultivar that possesses larger spikes of violet-blue flowers and has resistance to leaf spot. Pruning can be done in late winter and early spring as flowering occurs on new wood. Due to this trait, dieback will not affect flowering. Prune faded flowers to promote continuous flowering. Flowering will be more spectacular if the plant is heavily pruned after blooming. This tree is resistant to damage by deer and is moderately salt-tolerant. It has good drought tolerance once established. It freely reseeds and can become weedy and invasive. Bees and many other pollinators are attracted to its flowers and foliage.
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Available in 3Gal, 7GalThis plant requires full sun (6+ hours) for optimal growth and prolific summer blooming.
In well draining soil, this plant requires regular watering for its first year to establish roots. Water it deeply 1 inch per week while establishing. Once mature, it thrives on minimal irrigation, needing water only during prolonged drought. It is considered drought tolerant once established.
This plant benefits from regular pruning, we suggest Bond Bypass Pruners.
Your plant needs food too! We recommend Espoma Plant Tone.
Proper nutrition is important to the health of your plant and its longevity. To ensure your plant is getting the appropriate nutrition, use a fertilizer labelled for this plant type and apply according to the label.
