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Shoal Creek Chaste Tree | Chaste Tree
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$47.99
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Shoal Creek Chaste Tree | Chaste Tree
Sale price
$47.99
Regular price
$74.99
Save $27.00
Plant Factory Direct
Shoal Creek Chaste Tree | Chaste Tree
Description
Shoal Creek Chaste Tree | Vitex agnus-castus 'Shoal Creek'
BUNDLEMANIA!! GRAB THESE BUNDLES BEFORE THE NOVEMBER 30TH DEADLINE
Bring fragrant violet-blue flower spikes and visiting pollinators to your sunny garden with nursery-grown Shoal Creek chaste tree. Choose an individual Premium Quart or Premium 1 Gallon plant, or plan a larger planting with a 4-Pack or 6-Pack of 1-gallon Shoal Creek plants. Its grey-green foliage and airy branching create a relaxed focal point for broad borders and informal landscapes.
Best Time to Plant: Spring or Fall
Order February–June or September–November for the strongest start. Summer and winter orders may be held until it's safe to ship.
BEST VALUE: Premium 1 Gallon — Landscape Ready
Choose a nursery-grown specimen for a more substantial start. This professional-landscaper-quality option offers a larger starting root system than a quart, supporting establishment with proper planting and care.
Choose Premium 1 Gallon for a stronger starting presence in your sunny border.
BUDGET-FRIENDLY STARTER: Premium Quart
The same Shoal Creek variety in a smaller starting size. A practical choice for patient gardeners who enjoy nurturing a young plant toward its full landscape potential.
Plant a Coordinated Border: 4-Pack or 6-Pack
4-Pack Bundle: Four Shoal Creek chaste trees, each in a 1-gallon container. Create a repeating group of summer color or start an informal flowering border or hedge.
6-Pack Bundle: Six Shoal Creek chaste trees, each in a 1-gallon container. Plan a larger border and hedge, staggered planting, or several coordinated garden accents.
Each bundle contains only Shoal Creek chaste trees of the same container size.
What Makes This Plant a Good Choice
- Fragrant violet-blue flowers provide warm-season color.
- Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
- Drought tolerant once established in well-drained soil.
- Can grow as a large shrub or be trained as a small ornamental tree.
- Generally deer resistant, though no plant is completely deer-proof.
What This Plant Does For You
- Adds a flowering focal point to a spacious sunny bed.
- Brings movement and pollinator activity to outdoor living areas.
- Creates seasonal screening with a softer, informal appearance.
- Repeats color throughout a larger landscape when planted in groups.
Plant Highlights
- Botanical name: Vitex agnus-castus 'Shoal Creek'
- Plant type: Deciduous flowering shrub or small tree
- Single plants: Premium Quart or Premium 1 Gallon
- Bundles: Four or six plants, each in a 1-gallon container
- Mature size: Approximately 10–15 feet tall and 10–12 feet wide per plant, depending on climate and pruning
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 6–9; winter dieback is possible in colder locations
- Light: Full sun for best flowering
- Flowers: Fragrant violet-blue summer spikes, with additional flowering possible into fall
- Foliage: Deciduous grey-green leaves
- Soil: Well drained
- Water: Regular during establishment; supplemental deep watering during extended dry spells afterward
Plan your space and choose a single plant, 4-Pack, or 6-Pack to suit your project.
Premium Features & Solutions
Color for sunny spaces: Violet-blue blooms complement ornamental grasses and other sun-loving plants that prefer good drainage.
Flexible form: Develop multiple stems for a large shrub or gradually train a framework for a small tree. Leave ample room for the mature canopy.
Coordinated planting: Use a bundle to repeat the same flower color through your landscape. Shoal Creek loses its leaves seasonally, so plan for flowering interest rather than evergreen privacy.
Choose Your Size & Quantity
Premium Quart: One smaller starter plant with the same cultivar characteristics and mature potential.
Premium 1 Gallon: One plant with a larger starting container and generally more developed root system than a quart.
1 Gallon 4-Pack: Four matching Shoal Creek plants for a coordinated planting project.
1 Gallon 6-Pack: Six matching Shoal Creek plants for a larger border or multiple garden areas.
Container size does not guarantee plant height, flowering, or establishment speed. Appearance varies with seasonal growth, trimming, and dormancy.
Smart Growing Guide
Beginner: Plant with confidence
- Choose full sun and well-drained soil with room for mature growth.
- For bundles, lay out every plant before digging and account for the mature canopy of each one.
- Dig each hole about twice as wide as the root ball and no deeper than the root ball itself.
- Set the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, backfill, and water thoroughly.
- Check moisture regularly while roots establish. Water deeply when needed without leaving the soil waterlogged.
- Mulch around each plant, keeping mulch away from the stems.
Advanced: Optimize structure and flowering
Prioritize drainage and full sun. Adjust irrigation to rainfall, soil texture, and root-zone moisture rather than following a fixed schedule. Shoal Creek flowers on new growth; prune in late winter or early spring to remove damaged or crossing branches and shape the framework. Preserve established trunks when training tree form. Avoid excessive fertilizer, which can favor leafy growth over flowers. Remove spent flower spikes if desired to encourage additional flowering. In colder locations, wait for spring growth before evaluating winter-damaged stems.
Pro Tips for Maximum Impact
- Allow approximately 10–12 feet between centers for separate specimens; closer spacing produces overlapping canopies.
- Use a staggered arrangement for a natural-looking group or a repeating row for visual rhythm.
- Measure your planting area before selecting a 4-Pack or 6-Pack rather than relying on a fixed coverage claim.
- Check each plant's root zone separately while the group establishes.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I buy a single plant or a bundle?
Choose an individual Premium Quart or Premium 1 Gallon plant, or a bundle of four or six 1-gallon Shoal Creek chaste trees.
What is included in the 4-Pack?
Four Shoal Creek chaste trees, each in its own 1-gallon nursery container.
What is included in the 6-Pack?
Six Shoal Creek chaste trees, each in its own 1-gallon nursery container.
Can I mix sizes or varieties in a bundle?
No. These bundles contain only 1-gallon Shoal Creek chaste trees. The quart is an individual starter option.
How does a quart compare with a 1-gallon plant?
A 1-gallon plant generally offers a larger starting root system. A quart is a smaller starter that needs more time to develop. Both have the same mature potential under suitable conditions.
How far apart should I plant them?
Allow approximately 10–12 feet between centers for separate specimens. Closer planting creates overlapping canopies and needs thoughtful pruning and airflow management. Mature coverage and fill-in time depend on growing conditions.
How large does each plant grow?
Expect approximately 10–15 feet tall and 10–12 feet wide, with size influenced by climate, care, and pruning.
Will they flower the first year?
First-season flowering is possible but not guaranteed. Sunlight, planting time, weather, and establishment influence bloom. Flowers may also be trimmed for transit.
Are they drought tolerant and deer resistant?
Established plants tolerate dry periods, but new plants need attentive watering. Shoal Creek is generally deer resistant, though browsing can occur.
Will they provide year-round privacy?
No. Shoal Creek loses its leaves seasonally. Use it for warm-season flowering interest and informal screening rather than evergreen privacy.
When should I prune?
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth, shaping according to your preferred shrub or small-tree form.
Will the plants arrive with leaves?
Appearance varies by season. Partial leaf drop or bare stems can be normal during dormancy. Plant height and fullness also vary with seasonal trimming.
Take Action Now
Start with one plant or create a coordinated flowering landscape with a 4-Pack or 6-Pack of 1-gallon Shoal Creek chaste trees.
Choose the size and plant count that fit your space, then prepare your sunny planting area.
Ordering & Shipping
Orders usually ship within 1–3 business days. Orders placed after Wednesday at 4:00 PM through Sunday ship the following Monday.
We monitor weather and may hold shipments during extreme temperatures above 95°F or below 34°F until conditions are safer for delivery and planting.
Plants are nursery grown in Theodore, Alabama. Plant size varies by season, and stems may be trimmed for safe transit. Shipping is limited to the contiguous United States; we do not ship this product to Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico.
Plants are guaranteed to arrive viable. Arrival claims must be submitted within 24 hours of the carrier delivery scan with clear photos for review.
Note: The images and videos on our site are the best way to show off our products and show how good we are as growers. Depending on the season you buy, you may get a plant that is smaller or bigger than the picture shows. The plant might bloom like it does on our site, but it might not. We cut off the blooms most of the time because they don't ship well. When you buy our plants, think of them as an investment in your future garden, and enjoy the process of seeing it grow to its fullest.