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SHOAL CREEK VITEX TREE
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Plant Size: #3G (11.36L) |
Price: $45.00
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Enjoy SHOAL CREEK VITEX trees for their...
. large + eye-catching purple summer to fall flowers
. exceptional cold hardiness >>> considered hardy to -5° F (-20° C)
. outstanding performance in hot, dry climates >>> Vitex hails from the Mediterranean region
. nectar-rich blooms that attract hummingbirds + butterflies
. attractive gray-green aromatic foliage >>> hemp-like + deer resistant
. fast + carefree growth >>> deciduous + multi-trunked habit to 10-15'
. eco-friendly nature >>> pestfree + drought tolerant + ZEROcare™ plant
. choice for water-wise [xeriscape] gardening >>> a popular, old-fashioned heirloom
USDA plant hardiness zones: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 - considered winter hardy to -5° F (-20° C)
Our customers in zone 6a report exceptional root hardiness with winter protection.
Our customers in zones 4 and 5 grow Vitex in winter-protected containers.
Sunset plant hardiness zones: 7-8, 12-24 [western states]
LIGHT: full sun for best flower production [tolerates partial shade with ease]
WATER: evenly moist [considered drought tolerant once established]
SOIL: fertile + humus-rich + well-drained [forgiving of many soil types]
Botanical Name: Vitex agnus-castus 'Shoal Creek'
Plant Family: Verbenaceae - Verbena Family
Plant Origin: Mediterranean Region + Asia + India
a.k.a: Chaste Tree, Monk's Pepper, Pepper Tree, Hemp Tree, Indian Spice, Texas Lilac Tree, Chasteberry, Lilac Chaste Tree
PLANT LORE: Vitex is a medicinal plant of antiquity, mentioned in the writings of Theophrastus (the father of botany), Dioscorides (who wrote an herbal book used for centuries) and others during the 4th Century BC. Also, seeds of the Vitex tree were used during the Great Depression as a pepper substitute - hence the name Pepper Tree.
How to grow Shoal Creek Vitex/Chaste trees:
. Select a location that provides adequate sunlight, water, and soil requirements [see above]
. Water Vitex trees regularly until established and during dry spells for optimum performance
. Fertilize Shoal Creek Chaste trees in early spring
. Prune as necessary to maintain shape (optional)
. Maintain a mulch layer to conserve soil moisture and minimize pesky weeds
. Avoid unnecessary cultivation around Vitex agnus-castus shrubs once they're established
. Grow Shoal Creel Pepper trees in winter-protected containers in colder climates
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