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| Identification |
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Genus
Vitex
Species
agnus-castus
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
chastetree
agnus castus
Family
LAMIACEAE
Specimen number
S11017
Data source
CrscntBlm;MedPl p149;Frgnt p132;Xeri p301
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
7' - 20'
Overall spread
10' - 20'
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 06a-07b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Penngrove Growers
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
5 gallon
Garden location
Front yard
Garden notes
Vitex agnus-castus has leaves that are strongly resinous. Agnus castus (also known as chaste tree) can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -10� Fahrenheit. It usually does best in dry soils. This plant is drought tolerant.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
progesterogenic
galactagogue
Medicinal parts
Berries
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Vitex agnus-castus has been used in traditional herbal healing as either a progesterogenic or a galactagogue. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the berries.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
strongly aromatic leaves
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Strong
Fragrance category
Resinous
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Vitex agnus-castus is thought to originate from Mediterranean.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Vitex agnus-castus is a woody perennial. Agnus castus (locally known in some parts as chaste tree) is deciduous in nature.
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