Chaste Tree, Monk's Pepper
tree
🔬 Vitex agnus-castus
Lamiaceae
Lamiales
3-5 متر
A drought-tolerant shrub or small tree, known for its attractive, fragrant flowers and gray-green foliage.
Opposite, palmate (hand-shaped) leaves, gray-green in color.
Small, fragrant flowers clustered in long, spike-like inflorescences, mostly purple or lilac, but can be white or pink.
Small, spherical, black fruits when ripe, resembling peppercorns.
Plant in sunny locations. Prefers well-drained soil.
Moderate watering, drought-tolerant once established. Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape.
Strong and tolerant, may be affected by aphids or mealybugs.
Mediterranean region and Asia Minor
10-35°C
شمس كاملة إلى جزئية (Full sun to partial shade)
Spring to autumn
Well-drained soil, alkaline to neutral.
Attracts bees and butterflies.
Ornamental plant, windbreaks, attracts pollinators.
Also known as "Chaste Tree" or "Monk's Pepper". Traditionally used in herbal medicine.
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