Vitex Agnus Castus (Chase tree) is a perfect outdoor ornamental tree.

• These are deciduous shrubs, that could grow in a range of 3 – 4.5 m tall. The undersides of its 5-7 lobed leaves and its branches are white felted. There it bears spikes of small rose-lavender flowers that are arranged in whorls along the inflorescence. They could be a noteworthy display at your outdoor garden due to its distinct fragrance and terminal panicles of lavender blossoms, which are attractive for bees and butterflies. As an ornamental tree Vitex Agnus Castus (Chase tree) are treasured with grey, blocky trunks and sage scented foliage. These plants would be at its best form during Summer.

Traditional beliefs around Vitex Agnus Castus.

• Vitex Agnus also known as Chaste tree, due to a small tradition in which Athenian women were used to take its leaves into their beds in order to keep themselves chaste during the feast of Ceres. But commonly these large shrubs were grown where honey bees were being cultivated and honey production being carried out. Chaste trees or Vitex Agnus are generally grown where honey production is being carried out. As they can be a catalyst to attract honeybees from surroundings. 

It contains highly valuable medicinal benefits.

• Since ages chaste trees have been used to treat menstrual cycle problems and pain. Even premenstrual syndrome and menopause could be treated. The berries that this tree bears could be useful to stimulate progesterone and to normalize progesterone and estrogen.

Vitex Agnus Castus – Chaste tree Care.

• At young keep them in shade but with daily 6 hours sunlight. Then place them directly in Natural Sunlight after a certain maturity. Water low. And they are even Drought tolerant. Soil on which they are supposed to be planted must be well-drained, rich and fertile with organic contents. And the temperature of their soil could be hardy to (-23) degree Celsius. When it comes to feeding, use any fertilizer at least once a month.

It is not a Pet-friendly plant.

• Parts of this tree are mildly toxic, and any kind of ingestion could result in itchy rash, stomach issues, diarrhoea and nausea. Therefore, they are not supposed to be planted nearby children or pets.

Prompt Product Delivery.

• We deliver straight to your door across Dubai, with a complimentary plastic pot included. Vitex Agnus Castus (Chase tree) can double as a sustainable, green gift for plant enthusiasts.