Vitex
Vitex agnus-castus
Aka: Chaste Tree
Size: 20' tall and wide
Lighting requirements: Full sun
Seasonal interest: Blooms purple or pink spring through summer
Winter: Deciduous
Vitex trees attract bees and other pollinators. They bloom heaviest in the spring. The flowers develop on new growth, so heavy pruning will not slow this one down!Â
Caution, Vitex reseeds freely and is considered invasive. They are native to the Mediterranean region and Western Asia. I've seen them growing in Central Texas native areas. This is a problem because they compete for space and can choke out our beautiful natives. Please consider this before planting a Vitex.