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RE: Chaste Tree

Hi,
  I have a chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus) planted in a warm microclime in
my zone 5/6 garden.  The site is on the southeastern side of the house,
close to the building, and sheltered from cold western winds.  The plant
still dies back to the root zone during our normal cold winters.  I just cut
out the dead wood and watch it stretch into a five or six foot shrub again.
The above ground section survived during last winter's clemency.  I left
what was there, curious about what would happen.  It is now about 10 feet
tall and rangy, with *really* soft wood.  I like the shorter look.

Vitex negundo is supposed to be slightly more cold hardy with more of a
serrate leaf pattern.

Sorry, I can't do anything about extending absolution for your previous
posting error.  ;)

Barb in Southern Indiana    Zone 5/6     <dorsett@blueriver.net>
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> I'm hoping someone in zone 7 or colder can tell something about their
> experience with growing Chaste Tree. I haven't found much written about
> it and much of that was contradictory.
> My first mistake was making an inquiry on the perennials list-I hope
> I've been forgiven for that transgression!
> Any feedback would be appreciated as per my usual practice I purchased
> the plant prior to planning its placement.(But hey- it was the only one
> there!)
>

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