Enjoy MONTROSE PURPLE 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 'Montrose Purple'
Plant Family: Verbenaceae - Verbena Family
Plant Origin: Mediterranean Region + Asia + India
Vitex Nursery Cultivar: Montrose Purple was a selection in the mid-1980's from the Montrose Nursery, now the Gardens of Montrose, owned by Nancy and Crauford Goodwin at Hillsborough, N.C. 'Montrose Purple' later earned a 4 rating (out of 5) for autumn color and vigor at the Longwood Gardens vitex shrub trials. Overall it ranked a very close second.
a.k.a: Chaste Tree, Monk's Pepper, Pepper Tree, Hemp Tree, Indian Spice, Texas Lilac Tree, Chasteberry, Lilac Chaste Tree

How to grow Montrose Purple 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 Montrose Purple 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 Montrose Purple Pepper trees in winter-protected containers in colder climates

We ship large, gift quality Vitex plants in their original container and soil.
Montrose Purple is guaranteed to delight your family and friends.
Send flowering gift trees that impress.

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