Chastetree typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
chastetree
Vitex agnus-castus 'Colonial Blue'
Chastetree (Vitex agnus-castus 'Colonial Blue') is an attractive, deciduous shrub that has lush blue-green foliage and small purple-blue flowers. Growing up to 15 feet tall, its upright branches form an arching canopy that is perfect for adding texture to a garden. It is highly tolerant of drought and loves the sun. This shrub blooms from midsummer to early autumn but can be pruned to manage its size and shape. Chastetree is an easy to grow plant that works well as a backdrop in a perennial border or as a feature in a shrub garden. Hardy in zones 5-10, 'Colonial Blue' chastetree adds a notable element of beauty to any landscape.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Stem Propagation,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
6 - 8
Flowers:
Blue Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus 'Colonial Blue') requires moderately moist, well-drained soil. Water it deeply and slowly to encourage deep root growth. During the growing season, water this shrub regularly. Provide 1 to 2 inches of water each week. Allow the top inch or 2 of soil to dry out before watering again. During the hot summer months, water your chaste tree every 7 to 10 days. In the winter months, water it only rarely, as it's in a dormant stage. If there is no rainfall for more than 2 weeks consecutively, you may need to give it supplemental watering.
sunlight
Chastetree (Vitex agnus-castus 'Colonial Blue') needs full sunlight in order to grow and thrive. This plant species typically needs a minimum of 6 hours of sunlight each day to produce its best blooms. If grown indoors, it may need supplemental light to reach the desired amount of 6 hours. The best time of day to provide this sunlight is between 10am - 4pm, as this is when the sun is at its peak.
pruning
Chastetree should be pruned in late winter or early spring before new foliage appears. Lightly prune the shrub with shears by cutting back the branches that are overlong or have sparse foliage. Remove branches that are dead, damaged or diseased. It is best to avoid heavy pruning as chastetree won’t recover if pruned too severely. If needed, prune the chastetree to keep its shape and encourage growth.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
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Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Chastetree typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
