Vitex agnus-castus 'Albus'
Chaste tree
A rare shrub, Vitex agnus-castus 'Albus' has aromatic green leaves and fragrant, slender, white flower panicles in late summer or early autumn. The flower spikes of Vitex agnus-castus 'Albus' are a little similar in appearance to those of Buddleja (Butterfly Bush) and popular with insects. Best for a nice sunny position. In very warm gardens, it can sometimes be grown as a very small tree.
↕ 100 cm – 150 cm
❄ -20 °C
☀ sun
Flowering period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Planting period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Ideal (Sep–Jan)
Possible (until May)
Not recommended
Characteristics
Botanical
| Genus | Vitex |
| Species | agnus-castus |
| Cultivar | 'Albus' |
Bloei
| Flowering period | august, september |
| Colour (flower) | white |
Blad
| Colour (foliage) | green |
| Evergreen | no |
Groeiwijze
| Height | 100 cm, 150 cm |
Standplaats
| Winter hardiness | -20 °C |
| Location | sun |
| Soil moisture | dry |
Gebruik
| Type (use) | shrub, solitary, in group |