Chaste trees prefer full sun and well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soils with a pH of 6.0-7.0. These trees are drought-tolerant once established and are hardy in USDA Zones 6-9. Pruning in ...

Q: Can you tell me if these are vitex (see reader's photo)? When should they be trimmed? They grow fast! A: Yes, the plants in question are vitex, commonly called chaste trees. They are usually grown ...

Native to Southern Europe and Central Asia, the chaste tree quickly grows into a multi-trunked shrub 10 to 20 feet tall and wide with a broad, spreading habit. The flowers, upward-growing panicles up ...