Chaste Tree
By Lou Paun
Chaste Tree (Vitex) - V. Agnuscastus is a graceful shrub, with divided leaves, and in late summer clusters of small pale lilac flowers.
Chaste tree berry
Chaste tree berry information
Chaste tree berry - Vitex agnus castus (in the Verbenaceae or Verbena family) ...
Chaste Tree
(Vitex agnus-castus)
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Chaste Tree ...
Blue Chaste Tree
Vitex agnus-castus
Lavender-blue spikes, to 7" long, are borne in summer held against the soft green foliage. A large open, spreading shrub or small tree that lends itself to a natural setting.
Chaste Tree
Description
Vitex agnus-castus is a deciduous shrub that is native to China. This shrub exhibits fast growth getting up to 15-25' tall with an equal spread and will thrive in the heat.
Chaste tree carries several 'sacred' names, which more or less directly refer to its reputation as an anaphrodisiac.
Chaste tree is a southern favorite beginning to gain favor across the country. Whether left to grow as a large, multistemmed shrub or cut back annually for a more compact look, this selection is a winner. Fine, lacy leaves are glossy and green.
aka Chaste tree
rapid growth when given supplemental water
may naturalize in warmer climates
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The chaste tree's palmately divided leaves resemble those of the marijuana (Cannabis sativa) plant.
Features
Drought resistant and easy to grow, this beauty is a winner that would look great in your yard or garden.
EnglischChaste tree, Hemptree, Agnus castus, Abraham's balm
EstnischHarilik mungapipar
FinnischSiveydenpuu ...
Chaste Tree
Chaste Tree, Chastetree Vitex agnus-castus
Chestnut
American Castanea dentata
Cherry
Akebono Yoshino Prunus × yedoensis ‘Akebono'
Amur Prunus maackii
Autumn Flowering Higan Prunus subhirtella var. autumnalis ...
Chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus)
Cherry (Prunus species)
Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium)
Chestnut, European chestnut (Castanea sativa)
Chicory, witloof, Belgian endive, radicchio (Cichorium intybus)
Chilean fire tree (Embothrium coccineum) ...
Chaste tree - see Vitex
Chelidonium majus (Greater celandine) - poisonous; skin & eye
irritant
Chenille plant - see Acalypha
Cherry laurel - see Prunus laurocerasus
Chincherinchee - see Ornithogalum
Chinese evergreen - see Aglaonema ...
Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste Tree)
Large shrub to 2 m high. Palmate-shaped foliage with light violet blooms in racemes at ends of current season's growth. Blooms July to Sept. Hardy to zone 6/7. Bee attractant.
Beach vitex [19]
Round-leaved chaste tree [20]
Single-leaf chaste tree [21]
Chasteberry [19]
Monk's pepper [19] ...
Brief and accessible survey of the use of Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-castus) in treating gynecological disorders. Other booklets by the same author look at Echinacea, Ginkgo, Milk Thistle, Ginseng, and Valerian.
Vitex agnus-castus. First mentioned in 1772. Not common. Sometimes known as chaste tree, hemp tree, monk's pepper tree, sage tree, Indian spice and wild pepper.
Vitex negundo. Same family. Not common.
Wandering Jew. A common ground cover.
is most commonly used in treating infertility, PMS, menopausal problems, and hormonal imbalances. It is most effective when taken over a period of time, and in conjunction with other herbs used for the same purposes. It is also known as chaste tree ...
Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-castus)
Checkerberry (Gaultheria procumbens)
Checkerbloom (Sidalcea 'Party Girl')
Checkered Lily (Fritillaria meleagris)
Cheddar Pink (Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Karlic') ...
 See also: Vitex, Vitex agnus-castus, Green, Pepper, May
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