Vitex

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Common Name:	Vitex
Botanical Name:	*Vitex agnus-castus*
Plant Type:	Ornamental Tree
USDA Hardiness Zone:	7
AHS Heat Zone:	10 to 1
Light Requirements:	Full Sun; Partial Shade
Water Usage:	Low
Soil Type:	Well-Drained
Height:	15 to 20 ft.
Spread:	15 ft.
Season of Bloom:	May to October
Bloom Color:	Purple, White, Pink
Deciduous/Evergreen:	Deciduous
Native TX Plant:	Adapted
Wildlife Value:	Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

A rapid-growing, shrubby tree. Purple flowers cover this tree all summer. Leaves are finely textured, gray-green, and aromatic. Best grown in full sun. Usually multi-stemmed, but can be pruned into a small tree. Pink and white varieties also exist.