Vitex agnus-castus 'Shoal Creek’ ~ Shoal Creek Chaste Tree size-100-g creating a striking contrast

creating a striking contrast

The bark is smooth and reddish-brown when young

Tiny fragrant creamy white flowers bloom in spring and are followed by small glossy black berries that can last through winter

2018 photo

Coconino National Forest

Vitex agnus-castus 'Shoal Creek’ ~ Shoal Creek Chaste Tree size-100-g creating a striking contrastShoal Creek Chaste Tree is a very small vase shaped deciduous tree with dense fragrant grey green lance like foliage. Long panicles of fragrant lilac flowers open midsummer on new growth. Flowers are highly attractive to butterflies and bees. Flowers best with full sun and moist well drained soils. Type: Tree Height: 4' 15' Spread: 4 12' Spacing: 8' USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Purple Season of Interest: Summer