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Shoal Creek Chaste Tree (Vitex) 2.4 Gallon

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Shoal Creek Chaste Tree (Vitex) 2.4 Gallon

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Customers were pleased with the quality of the plants, which arrived quickly and in perfect condition. Many plants were in great condition, with green leaves and fragrant stems. Some plants were slightly older than expected, but overall customers were satisfied with their purchase.

The Shoal Creek Vitex Chaste Tree has enough dynamic foliage and bloom interest to go around! Dense violet-purple flower panicles appear in summer and continuously rebloom over a particularly long season. These Vitex blossoms traditionally reach 8-12" long and put on an impressive display thanks to their vast numbers. Additionally, they f…

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The Shoal Creek Vitex Chaste Tree has enough dynamic foliage and bloom interest to go around! Dense violet-purple flower panicles appear in summer and continuously rebloom over a particularly long season. These Vitex blossoms traditionally reach 8-12" long and put on an impressive display thanks to their vast numbers. Additionally, they feature a pleasant sage-like fragrance as well. The Shoal Creek brings more than blooms to the table though! Leaves grow in a hand-like pattern and feature 5-7 leaves in each grouping. They sport an attractive bright green shade that is a fantastic backdrop for the characteristic blooms. The Shoal Creek Vitex is traditionally grown as a shrub in colder environments where it will die back to the ground every winter as a deciduous plant. In these climates expect a mature size of 4-7 feet. Warmer climates will see this Vitex attaining impressive heights and becoming a small tree, traditionally around 15-20' H x 15-20' W. This tree is fast-growing, but its rapid growth isn't sloppy and unpredictable. It tends to grow in multiple trunks with an upright tendency that doesn't require pruning. Consequently, this is a low-maintenance cultivar. The fragrant nature of the Shoal Creek Chaste Tree's blooms attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. Therefore, any fan of pollinators will love this tree! This plant is noted to be deer resistant and is known to have few insects or diseases that frequently trouble it. Coastal southerners, especially, will appreciate the Shoal Creek Chaste Tree in their landscape due to its high salt and heat tolerance too. Try planting the Shoal Creek with another coastal favorite, Adagio Miscanthus Grass or Mojo Pittosporum. *The Shoal Creek Vitex Chaste Tree is a deciduous/semi-evergreen plant and will go dormant during the winter months. When this plant is ordered during the Fall/Winter expect seasonal foliage decline(discoloration, spots, leaf drop) or the plant to arrive completely dormant.* Shoal Creek Chaste Tree Care Hardy from USDA Zones 6-9. Plant in Full Sun for best results. Less sunlight will reduce the bloom yield. Water regularly after planting, a few times a week should be sufficient. As a result, this will allow the plant to send roots deeper, which will improve its long-term longevity. Well-draining, loose soil is ideal for this variety. Apply a slow-release, balanced fertilizer to the Shoal Creek Vitex in early spring. Check out a Southern Living article on the Chaste Tree

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Customers were pleased with the quality of the plants, which arrived quickly and in perfect condition. Many plants were in great condition, with green leaves and fragrant stems. Some plants were slightly older than expected, but overall customers were satisfied with their purchase.

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Healthy plant
Beautiful appearance
Blooming and thriving
Fragrant green leaves

Cons

Broken branches in shipment

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The Shoal Creek Vitex Chaste Tree has enough dynamic foliage and bloom interest to go around! Dense violet-purple flower panicles appear in summer and continuously rebloom over a particularly long season. These Vitex blossoms traditionally reach 8-12" long and put on an impressive display thanks to their vast numbers. Additionally, they feature a pleasant sage-like fragrance as well. The Shoal Creek brings more than blooms to the table though! Leaves grow in a hand-like pattern and feature 5-7 leaves in each grouping. They sport an attractive bright green shade that is a fantastic backdrop for the characteristic blooms. The Shoal Creek Vitex is traditionally grown as a shrub in colder environments where it will die back to the ground every winter as a deciduous plant. In these climates expect a mature size of 4-7 feet. Warmer climates will see this Vitex attaining impressive heights and becoming a small tree, traditionally around 15-20' H x 15-20' W. This tree is fast-growing, but its rapid growth isn't sloppy and unpredictable. It tends to grow in multiple trunks with an upright tendency that doesn't require pruning. Consequently, this is a low-maintenance cultivar. The fragrant nature of the Shoal Creek Chaste Tree's blooms attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. Therefore, any fan of pollinators will love this tree! This plant is noted to be deer resistant and is known to have few insects or diseases that frequently trouble it. Coastal southerners, especially, will appreciate the Shoal Creek Chaste Tree in their landscape due to its high salt and heat tolerance too. Try planting the Shoal Creek with another coastal favorite, Adagio Miscanthus Grass or Mojo Pittosporum. *The Shoal Creek Vitex Chaste Tree is a deciduous/semi-evergreen plant and will go dormant during the winter months. When this plant is ordered during the Fall/Winter expect seasonal foliage decline(discoloration, spots, leaf drop) or the plant to arrive completely dormant.* Shoal Creek Chaste Tree Care Hardy from USDA Zones 6-9. Plant in Full Sun for best results. Less sunlight will reduce the bloom yield. Water regularly after planting, a few times a week should be sufficient. As a result, this will allow the plant to send roots deeper, which will improve its long-term longevity. Well-draining, loose soil is ideal for this variety. Apply a slow-release, balanced fertilizer to the Shoal Creek Vitex in early spring. Check out a Southern Living article on the Chaste Tree