Live Vitex Chaste Tree Plant – 4 Inch Pot – Vitex agnus-castus

Add seasonal color and structure to the landscape with a live Vitex (Vitex agnus-castus), also known as Chaste Tree. This deciduous flowering shrub has aromatic foliage and produces attractive purple flower spikes during summer. It is suited to sunny outdoor gardens and is valued for its drought and heat tolerance once established.

This listing includes 1 live Vitex plant rooted in a 4-inch pot. The plant may arrive dormant during colder months, with little or no foliage. Dormancy is normal for this deciduous species and does not indicate that the plant is dead or damaged.

Vitex can be grown as an ornamental shrub or small tree and works well in landscape plantings, borders, and other sunny garden settings. Natural variation in size, branching, foliage, and appearance should be expected.

Plant Condition Disclosure:
Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Shipping Restriction:

Due to agricultural regulations, this item cannot be shipped to restricted locations. Orders placed from restricted locations may be canceled.

Restricted destinations provided by the seller: New Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Arizona, and California. Oregon and Colorado orders must be shipped bare root only according to the seller's stated restrictions.

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Vitex, Chaste Tree
Scientific Name: Vitex agnus-castus
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub / small tree
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Purple/lavender flowers; dark purple berries may develop
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, adaptable soil
Water: Low to moderate once established
USDA Zone: 6–11
Plant Quantity: 1
Container: 4-inch pot
Plant Form: Rooted live plant
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Foliage: Deciduous
Bloom Season: Summer

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• 1 Live Vitex Plant: Includes one rooted Vitex agnus-castus in a 4-inch pot.
• Purple Summer Flowers: Produces attractive purple flower spikes that add seasonal color to sunny landscapes.
• Deciduous Ornamental: Aromatic foliage and a multi-trunked shrub or small-tree form provide landscape interest.
• Drought & Heat Tolerant: Well suited to sunny landscapes and generally requires less water once established.
• Dormant Season Notice: May arrive leafless or with bare branches during colder months; this is normal for a deciduous plant.
• Shipping Restrictions: No shipping to NM, AK, HI, PR, ID, MT, UT, AZ, or CA. OR and CO require bare-root shipment under the seller's stated restrictions.

🧾 MATERIALS:
1 live Vitex plant, rooted in a 4-inch pot.

❓ FAQ:
1. What USDA zones are suitable for Vitex?
Vitex is listed for USDA Zones 6–11.

2. How much sunlight does Vitex need?
Vitex performs best in full sun and is suited to sunny outdoor locations.

3. How much water does Vitex need?
Provide regular moisture while establishing the plant. Once established, Vitex is relatively drought tolerant and generally requires low to moderate watering.

4. What is the growth habit of Vitex?
Vitex is a deciduous, multi-trunked shrub or small tree with purple summer flower spikes.

5. Can Vitex be grown in a container?
Yes. The plant can be grown in a suitable container, although container-grown plants require appropriate space and care as they develop.