Arabian Lilac
Vitex trifolia 'Purpurea'
SKU
07619
An exceptional landscape accent for warm, dry climates. The distinctively colored leaves have showy purple undersides. Dense terminal clusters of small purple flowers are followed by small black berries. Its shrubby habit develops into an open-branched small tree with age. Semi-evergreen.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
CHECK RETAILERS FOR AVAILABILITY:
- Ging's Nursery
334 Rt. 25a Miller Place NY 11764
- Lowe's
2796 Route 112 Medford NY 11763
- Lowe's
2150 Nesconset Highway Stony Brook NY 11790
- Cheap Sams's Plant Bargains
148 Morris Ave. Holtsville NY 11742
| Botanical Pronunciation | VI-teks try-FOH-lee-a pur-PUR-ee-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 10 to 15 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer and Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Coastal Exposure, Wildlife Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Fast Growing, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
Provide a site with loose, well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in early spring. Prune only as needed to shape.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 9 - 11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7
Your climate may be too cold for this plant