{"product_id":"chaste-tree-vitex-angus-castus-shoal-creek-1-gallon","title":"Shoal Creek Chaste Tree | Chaste Tree","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShoal Creek Chaste Tree | Vitex agnus-castus 'Shoal Creek'\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBUNDLEMANIA!! GRAB THESE BUNDLES BEFORE THE NOVEMBER 30TH DEADLINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #607744; background: #f0f5e8; padding: 16px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #354d27;\"\u003eBest Time to Plant: Spring or Fall\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder February–June or September–November for the strongest start. Summer and winter orders may be held until it's safe to ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #607744; background: #f0f5e8; padding: 16px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #354d27;\"\u003eBEST VALUE: Premium 1 Gallon — Landscape Ready\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Premium 1 Gallon for a stronger starting presence in your sunny border.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #607744; background: #f0f5e8; padding: 16px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #354d27;\"\u003eBUDGET-FRIENDLY STARTER: Premium Quart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #607744; background: #f0f5e8; padding: 16px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #354d27;\"\u003ePlant a Coordinated Border: 4-Pack or 6-Pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4-Pack Bundle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6-Pack Bundle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Six Shoal Creek chaste trees, each in a 1-gallon container. Plan a larger border and hedge, staggered planting, or several coordinated garden accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bundle contains only Shoal Creek chaste trees of the same container size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes This Plant a Good Choice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant violet-blue flowers provide warm-season color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought tolerant once established in well-drained soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan grow as a large shrub or be trained as a small ornamental tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerally deer resistant, though no plant is completely deer-proof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Plant Does For You\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds a flowering focal point to a spacious sunny bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrings movement and pollinator activity to outdoor living areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates seasonal screening with a softer, informal appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeats color throughout a larger landscape when planted in groups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitex agnus-castus 'Shoal Creek'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous flowering shrub or small tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium Quart or Premium 1 Gallon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBundles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four or six plants, each in a 1-gallon container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10–15 feet tall and 10–12 feet wide per plant, depending on climate and pruning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA Zones 6–9; winter dieback is possible in colder locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for best flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fragrant violet-blue summer spikes, with additional flowering possible into fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous grey-green leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular during establishment; supplemental deep watering during extended dry spells afterward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlan your space and choose a single plant, 4-Pack, or 6-Pack to suit your project.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePremium Features \u0026amp; Solutions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor for sunny spaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Violet-blue blooms complement ornamental grasses and other sun-loving plants that prefer good drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Develop multiple stems for a large shrub or gradually train a framework for a small tree. Leave ample room for the mature canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoordinated planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Size \u0026amp; Quantity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Quart:\u003c\/strong\u003e One smaller starter plant with the same cultivar characteristics and mature potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium 1 Gallon:\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant with a larger starting container and generally more developed root system than a quart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 Gallon 4-Pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four matching Shoal Creek plants for a coordinated planting project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 Gallon 6-Pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Six matching Shoal Creek plants for a larger border or multiple garden areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContainer size does not guarantee plant height, flowering, or establishment speed. Appearance varies with seasonal growth, trimming, and dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSmart Growing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eBeginner: Plant with confidence\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose full sun and well-drained soil with room for mature growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor bundles, lay out every plant before digging and account for the mature canopy of each one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig each hole about twice as wide as the root ball and no deeper than the root ball itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, backfill, and water thoroughly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck moisture regularly while roots establish. Water deeply when needed without leaving the soil waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch around each plant, keeping mulch away from the stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAdvanced: Optimize structure and flowering\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrioritize 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePro Tips for Maximum Impact\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow approximately 10–12 feet between centers for separate specimens; closer spacing produces overlapping canopies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a staggered arrangement for a natural-looking group or a repeating row for visual rhythm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure your planting area before selecting a 4-Pack or 6-Pack rather than relying on a fixed coverage claim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck each plant's root zone separately while the group establishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick arrow to open Answers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I buy a single plant or a bundle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose an individual Premium Quart or Premium 1 Gallon plant, or a bundle of four or six 1-gallon Shoal Creek chaste trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is included in the 4-Pack?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour Shoal Creek chaste trees, each in its own 1-gallon nursery container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is included in the 6-Pack?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix Shoal Creek chaste trees, each in its own 1-gallon nursery container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I mix sizes or varieties in a bundle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. These bundles contain only 1-gallon Shoal Creek chaste trees. The quart is an individual starter option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow does a quart compare with a 1-gallon plant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow far apart should I plant them?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow large does each plant grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect approximately 10–15 feet tall and 10–12 feet wide, with size influenced by climate, care, and pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWill they flower the first year?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst-season flowering is possible but not guaranteed. Sunlight, planting time, weather, and establishment influence bloom. Flowers may also be trimmed for transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre they drought tolerant and deer resistant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished plants tolerate dry periods, but new plants need attentive watering. Shoal Creek is generally deer resistant, though browsing can occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWill they provide year-round privacy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Shoal Creek loses its leaves seasonally. Use it for warm-season flowering interest and informal screening rather than evergreen privacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhen should I prune?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune in late winter or early spring before new growth, shaping according to your preferred shrub or small-tree form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWill the plants arrive with leaves?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppearance varies by season. Partial leaf drop or bare stems can be normal during dormancy. Plant height and fullness also vary with seasonal trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #a33c32; background: #f0f5e8; padding: 16px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #354d27;\"\u003eTake Action Now\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with one plant or create a coordinated flowering landscape with a 4-Pack or 6-Pack of 1-gallon Shoal Creek chaste trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the size and plant count that fit your space, then prepare your sunny planting area.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders usually ship within 1–3 business days. Orders placed after Wednesday at 4:00 PM through Sunday ship the following Monday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe monitor weather and may hold shipments during extreme temperatures above 95°F or below 34°F until conditions are safer for delivery and planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are guaranteed to arrive viable. Arrival claims must be submitted within 24 hours of the carrier delivery scan with clear photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Factory Direct","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon Plant - 14-16\" Tall","offer_id":67845843714084,"sku":"901.0700000-1","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 G - 4 Pack Bundle - 14-16\" Tall","offer_id":67845843746852,"sku":"901.0700000-4PK","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1G - 8 Pack Bundle - 14-16\" Tall","offer_id":67845843779620,"sku":"901.0700000-6PK","price":279.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Quart Plant - 6-12\" Tall","offer_id":67845843812388,"sku":"903.0700000-4-5'","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Pack Bundle - 6-12\" Tall","offer_id":67846198296612,"sku":"QT 400.0700000-1","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Pack Bundle - 6-12\" Tall","offer_id":67846198329380,"sku":"QT 400.0700000-6","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/8759\/2228\/files\/Screen_Shot_2022-07-29_at_3.23.34_PM__63615.1669064267.1280.1280.png?v=1762457313","url":"https:\/\/plantfactorydirect.com\/products\/chaste-tree-vitex-angus-castus-shoal-creek-1-gallon","provider":"Plant Factory Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}