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What is this shrub??

19 years ago

I dropped off books at the local library today and was floored by a huge shrub (15 feet tall?) covered with spikey purple blossoms. Here's a photo of a branch. {{gwi:266099}}

The leaves and stems have sort of a sage-like odor. I want one of these, but first I have to find out what it is and what it likes. Help!!

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Embothrium
19 years ago
Vitex.
agrowingpassion
19 years ago
This is a great shrub. It has several names but you will find it under CHASTE TREE. Hardy zone 6-9. I have been looking for one myself. A friend told me Lowe's has them but my Lowe's has sold out. Do a search for:
Vitex agnus-castus or just Chaste Tree. It is my understanding that they are easy to grow.

One site I went on mentioned a vitamin made from the tree so you will want to look for the vitex shrub. Good luck and let me know if your find one at a Lowes
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lceh
Original Author
19 years ago
Many thanks to both of you! My local Lowe's has it ("Shoal Creek") for about $20, so off I go to fetch one tomorrow a.m. I hope mine's as happy as the library's!

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