Chasteberry
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5Will it grow where I live?
Chasteberry is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container.
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Profile
- Family
- Verbenaceae
- Habit
- Shrub
- Height
- 3 m
- Spread
- 5 m
- Growth
- fast
- Lifespan
- 30 years
- First yield
- after 3 years
- Hardiness
- zone 7–9
- Shade tolerance
- full sun
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam
- Soil moisture
- dry – very moist
- pH
- 5.5 – 8
Flowering & harvest
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flowering |
Uses
Value for wildlife
Ecological value for biodiversity Avian life: Seeds are eaten by birds (e.g., goldfinches). Insect magnet: Important late summer nectar source.
Origin & habitat
Open arid areas at altitudes of up to 1000 meters in Nepal.
⚠️ Hazards
Headaches, stomach pains, diarrhea, heavier menstrual bleeding, skin irritations, itching.
Frequently asked questions
Chasteberry: how big does it get?
Chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 3 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 5 m. Growth is fast.
Chasteberry: what site does it need?
Chasteberry tolerates full sun. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 5.5 and 8.
Chasteberry: is it hardy?
Chasteberry is listed as hardy in zone 7–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Chasteberry: will it grow in Central Europe?
Chasteberry is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container.
Chasteberry: when does it flower?
In a temperate northern-hemisphere climate it flowers from July to August.
Chasteberry: is it poisonous?
Individual parts of Chasteberry are noted as mildly problematic — the plant does not count as poisonous. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone, only on a confident identification.
Chasteberry: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 4/10, Medicinal 9/10, Other uses 5/10.
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