1-gallon Vitex Shoal Creek is a fragrant lilac shrub with aromatic compound palmate grayish-green leaves. It grows in zones 6-9 and is evergreen.
Vitex Shoal Creek
Vitex Shoal Creek (Vitex agnus-castus 'Shoal Creek') is a beautiful and versatile deciduous shrub or small tree that is known for its abundant production of fragrant, violet-blue flowers in the summer and fall. It is a popular choice for home gardens due to its attractive appearance, ease of care, and ability to tolerate a variety of growing conditions.
Vitex Shoal Creek typically grows to a height of 10-15 feet and a width of 10-12 feet. It has a vase-shaped habit and dense, aromatic foliage. The leaves are palmate (hand-shaped) with five to seven leaflets and are silvery-green in color. The flowers are produced in long, terminal clusters and are about 1 inch in diameter. They are a violet-blue color and have a sweet fragrance.
Vitex Shoal Creek is relatively low-maintenance. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and disease-resistant. Water Vitex Shoal Creek regularly, especially during the first year after planting. Fertilize it once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Vitex Shoal Creek is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of ways in the landscape. It can be planted as a specimen plant, in groups, or in borders. It is also a good choice for growing in containers. Vitex Shoal Creek can also be trained as a small tree.
Here are some additional tips for growing Vitex Shoal Creek:
- Prune Vitex Shoal Creek in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased wood and to shape the plant as desired.
- Deadhead spent flower clusters to encourage new growth.
- Protect Vitex Shoal Creek from the cold in the winter by mulching around the plant.
With proper care, Vitex Shoal Creek can thrive for many years to come and add a touch of beauty and fragrance to your landscape.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
