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Gold Medal Plants
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| Common Name: |
Chastetree |
| Botanical Name: |
Vitex agnus-castus |
| Cultivar Name: |
'Shoal Creek' |
| Plant Type: |
Deciduous Shrub |
| Description: |
A deciduous vase-shaped shrub (a small tree in the South) with an upright growth habit. Selected for its large, “best-of-the blue” flower spikes and dense habit, ‘Shoal Creek’s’ highly desirable long-bloom-time (June through September), disease resistant foliage and butterfly attracting ability place it in a class of its own. Although a large shrub, the highly deer resistant Vitex can be cut back in June to control height. Stem die-back can occur during a cold winter but this fast grower recovers quickly. Uses include massing, borders, specimen and cut-back shrub. Prefers full sun, but will tolerate part sun, best planted in loose, well-drained soil.
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| Hardiness Zones: |
6 to 8 |
| Sun/Shade Preference: |
Sun |
| Soil Condition Preference: |
Moderate |
| Special Attributes: |
Drought Tolerant
Disease Resistant
Pest Resistant
Deer Resistant
Attracts Butterflies
Urban Tolerant
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| Plant Height: |
10-20 feet |
| Bloom Time: |
Early Spring |
| Flower Color: |
White |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Fall Color: |
Green |
| Plant Uses: |
Specimen
Urban Park
Screen / Hedge
Border
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| Year Won: |
2009 |
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