Vitex Chaste Tree DescriptionBotanical Name: Vitex angus-castus A native to southern Europe and western Asia. Deciduous shrub or small tree, often multi-trunked with fragrant flowers. Leaves are grayish green and opposite, leaflets usually 5, 1 1/4" to 2 1/2" long, stalked, elliptic-ovate to lanceolate. The bark on old trees is grayish and develops a blocky characteristic. It has a fast growth rate. Plant CharacteristicsPlant Category: Trees-Shade & OrnamentalName: Vitex Chaste TreePlant Type: Deciduous Flower: Flowers are fragrant, small, lilac or lavender, in loose clusters forming slender spikes collected into terminal 5 to 8" long panicles Mature Size: 25' tall x 20' wide Water: Moderate Exposure:: Full sun Spacing: 10' Soil Type: Clay; loam; sand; acidic; alkaline; well drained Planting Time: Any season CommentsComments: Needs training when young to become a small shade tree. The seeds are used in herbal remedies.