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Shoal Creek Chaste Tree
Vitex agnus-castus 'Shoal Creek'
Pronunciation: VI-teks AG-nus KAYS-tus
SKU #07223
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Large shrub or small tree; quickly reaches 12 ft. tall and as wide.
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| Description | An improved cultivar that blooms in dense terminal clusters of fragrant violet flowers over an extended season. Shrubby habit develops into a small tree over time with a wide open canopy and aromatic gray-green foliage. Thrives in heat. An exceptional patio tree or specimen tree for smaller landscapes. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Container, Hedge |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Rose (Rosa); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Weigela (Weigela); Ninebark (Physocarpus) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| Description | An improved cultivar that blooms in dense terminal clusters of fragrant violet flowers over an extended season. Shrubby habit develops into a small tree over time with a wide open canopy and aromatic gray-green foliage. Thrives in heat. An exceptional patio tree or specimen tree for smaller landscapes. Deciduous. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Container, Hedge |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Rose (Rosa); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Weigela (Weigela); Ninebark (Physocarpus) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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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Frequently asked questions
Does Shoal Creek Chaste Tree produce flowers?
Summer
Is Shoal Creek Chaste Tree evergreen or deciduous?
Shoal Creek Chaste Tree is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Shoal Creek Chaste Tree?
Shoal Creek Chaste Tree is Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing.
Is Shoal Creek Chaste Tree resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Tolerates Urban Pollution
How fast does Shoal Creek Chaste Tree grow?
Shoal Creek Chaste Tree has a Fast growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Shoal Creek Chaste Tree?
Shoal Creek Chaste Tree grows in an Rounded habit.
Where can I use Shoal Creek Chaste Tree in my landscape?
Shoal Creek Chaste Tree is suitable for: Container, Hedge.
What color are Shoal Creek Chaste Tree flowers?
Shoal Creek Chaste Tree produces Purple flowers.
What color is the foliage of Shoal Creek Chaste Tree?
Shoal Creek Chaste Tree has Gray-green foliage.
What plants grow well with Shoal Creek Chaste Tree?
Good companion plants for Shoal Creek Chaste Tree include: Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Rose (Rosa); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Weigela (Weigela); Ninebark (Physocarpus).
How do I care for Shoal Creek Chaste Tree?
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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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.