Chaste Tree
(also known as Chasteberry; lilac chastetree; Monk's pepper; Texas lilac)
Vitex agnus-castus
  • Size at Maturity:   8-20 ft tall; 5-20ft wide
  • Light requirement:  Full Sun
  • Soil moisture:  Good drainage, moist or occasionally dry
  • Seasonal interest:  Blooms in spring and summer; Foliage in spring and summer
  • Value to wildlife:  Resistant to deer; Attracts birds, butterflies and bees which use the flower to make honey and wildlife food source
  • Value to environment:   Drought tolerant and can tolerate sandy, clay and loam soil; reseeds