Chaste Tree | Vitex angus castus 'Shoal Creek'

Chaste Tree ' Shoal Creek' - Improved color and performance!

Plant Highlights:

• Growing Zone: 6-9
• Plant Brand: The Plant Factory Choice
• Botanical name: Vitex angus castus 'Shoal Creek'
• Foliage color: Grey-green
• Bloom color: Blue-violet
• Flower Fragrant: Yes
• Fall color: Some, not significant
• Type: Deciduous
• Mature Height: 10-12' tall
• Mature Width: 10-12' Tall
• Growth rate: Medium to moderate
• Exposure: Full Sun
• Soil Need: Moist well draining
• Pollinator friendly: Butterfly and bee magnet
• Pruning needs: Dead head spent blooms. Seasonal shaping before spring growth emerges.
• Grown by: The Plant Factory
  

Additional Highlights:

• Pollinator Friendly: Yes
• Deer Resistant: Yes
• Pet Friendly: Yes
• Reblooming: Yes
• Cold and Heat Tolerant: Yes

The Shoal Creek Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-castus ‘Shoal Creek’) is a striking deciduous shrub or small tree prized for its abundant spikes of fragrant violet-blue flowers that bloom from early summer well into fall. This cultivar showcases a more compact, vigorous habit with palmate gray-green leaves offering year-round texture and striking silhouette in any sunny garden. Known for its exceptional drought tolerance and adaptability, Shoal Creek thrives in well-drained soils ranging from sandy to rocky, making it perfect for xeriscapes, low-maintenance landscapes, and sunny borders.

Flowering prolifically, this plant is a magnet for pollinators including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, enhancing any wildlife-friendly garden or habitat. The Shoal Creek Chaste Tree typically grows between 10 to 15 feet tall and wide, with an open, spreading canopy that can be shaped through simple pruning. Its deer resistance and disease resilience further increase its appeal as a trouble-free, long-lasting landscape addition. Pruning in late winter or early spring helps maintain shape and maximize blooms, while its minimal water needs once established make it an eco-friendly choice.

Perfect for gardeners seeking a bold statement plant with an easy-care profile, Shoal Creek adds season-long interest from fragrant summer flowers to textured foliage. Whether trained as a multi-stem shrub or a small ornamental tree, it delivers strong visual appeal and environmental benefits. This plant flourishes best in full sun but tolerates partial shade, hardy to USDA zone 6, and prefers neutral to alkaline soils. Its versatility and toughness make it a standout option for zones with hot, dry summers.

Ordering:

Our processing time usually is 1-3 days after receiving the order. Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.

Shipping:

The Plant Factory, Inc. offers the very best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may deter your order temporarily until it is safe to receive and plant your plants/trees in your area. At our discretion, we will hold order till the threat is gone ensuring you with the healthiest-viable product ordered.

Summer/Winter Shipping Restrictions – Summer above 95 degrees | Winter - Below 34 degrees

Just a heads up! We share pictures and videos on our site to showcase our products and highlight the quality of our growing process. However, depending on the season you purchase, you can receive a plant that is smaller or larger than what is presented. There's a chance you might see a plant blooming like the one on our site, but it's not guaranteed. We often trim off blooms since they don't travel well. When you buy our plants, think of it as a wonderful investment in your future garden! Enjoy the journey of nurturing them to their fullest potential.