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Vitex agnus-castus 'Shoal Creek' (Chasteberry 'Shoal Creek', Chaste Tree 'Shoal Creek', Hemp Tree 'Shoal Creek', Lilac Chasetree 'Shoal Creek', Monk's Pepper Tree 'Shoal Creek') | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

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The Chaste tree grows into a large deciduous shrub and small low branching tree growing 15-25 ft. high, 15-20 ft. wide. Its palmately divided leaves are pale green above, whitish below and are strongly scented when crushed. Colorful spikes of fragrant lavender-purple flowers reach 7-8 in. long and occur in summer; flowers attract bees and […]

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purple flowers are blooming in the garden

[read_more id="1" more="Read more" less="Read less"] Deciduous tree Flowers bloom blue or pink, depending on variety Blooms through summer [/read_more] Height 10 feet Width 10 feet Bloom Time Summer Bloom Color Blue, Pink Growth Shape Round Benefits Exposure Water Requirement

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Botanical Name: Vitex agnus-castus. Other Common Names: Chaste Tree, Abraham’s balm, monk’s pepper, chaste lamb-tree, safe tree, Indian-spice, wild pepper, chasteberry, vitex, agnus-castus, sauzgatillo (Spanish), gattilier agneau-chaste (French), kyskhetsträd (Swedish), Keuschbaum (German), munkapipar (Icelandic). Habitat: The chaste tree is native to the Mediterranean region but is regularly cultivated in warm, temperate and sub-tropical climates. It will grow in full sun to partial shade…

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Chaste trees, or Vitex agnus-castus, are known for their fast growth and ability to thrive for decades when properly cared for. Generally, these deciduous trees can reach their maximum height of 10 to 20 feet in around 3 to 4 years, making them ideal for gardens looking for quick shade. They produce beautiful purple flowers annually which attract bees and butterflies. With full sun exposure and a well-drained soil, Chaste trees flourish, providing a fantastic addition to any landscape with…

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CHASTE TREE BERRY - “Native to the Mediterranean and a member of the verbena family (#Verbenaceae), Vitex agnus-castus (“chaste lamb”) is an aromatic, #deciduous tree, which, as the name implies, was once used to promote #chastity in monks during the Middle Ages. The use of chaste tree for this purpose is also seen in Ancient Rome, where vestal virgins carried branches of the tree to symbolize sexual purity. #Pliny (CE 23-79) reports that Athenian matrons scattered their beds with vitex…

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some white flowers and green leaves on a tree

Nirgundi is an evergreen medicinal herb used in Ayurveda which is native to India, Japan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. This is a herb which is loaded with many benefits which makes it useful in many diseases.

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