Vitex aqnus-castus## HOW TO GROW CHASTE TREE Scarify the seeds lightly on medium grit sandpaper. Then, soak the seeds in cold water and keep in the refrigerator for 30 days before sowing to break dormancy. Plant seeds 1/4” deep in soil, tamp down firmly, and keep seeds moist and very warm until germination. Germination may take up to 30 days. Seedlings should stay in pots for the first year or two of growth, transplanting to larger pots as needed. When transplanting into the landscape, allow a 15’ space between plants. Soil pH 6.1-7.0. Hardiness zones 6-8. Perennial.Planting Depth 1/4"Days to Germ. 30 scarifyPlant Spacing 15’Row Spacing 15’Full Sun, Moist Well Drained ##This woody, perennial bush is more like a small tree as it grows up to 15’ tall and wide if not pruned. It’s native to the Mediterranean, but is hardy to -9 degrees F. It’s the perfect plant for an open area of landscape or corner of the garden that could use some beauty and shape! It has profuse purple fragrant flowers that attract all sorts of pollinators. Its seeds are used in medicines that regulate hormones and support breast health. Tags: Harvest: Late, Color: Purple, Size: Large, Specialty: Drought Tolerant, Season: Spring Summer Fall.Also known as Monk’s Pepper or chaste berry. Native to the Mediterranean countries. Cultivated by monks in European monasteries to inhibit sexual desire, thus taking on the name chaste tree.
