Vitex agnus-castus
£9.00
Chaste tree. Shrub to 3 m (10 ft) high. The fruits and seeds are used as a pepper substitute and the leaves as a spice. The leaves are also used medicinally. Likes a well-drained soil and sun.
Out of stock (For plants, a selection of summer/warm-weather plants is available June/July and our main stock list from August, for autumn/winter delivery)
SKU: PL-2647
Categories: Plants, Spices, Summer & Mediterranean plant list, Unusual Edibles
Description
Chaste tree. An aromatic medium shrub from Southern Europe, growing to 3 m (10 ft) high, sometimes more. The fruits and seeds are used as a pepper substitute and the leaves as a spice. The leaves are also used medicinally. Branches are used for basketry and the bush is a bee plant. Likes a well-drained soil and full sun; hardy to -15°C.
Additional information
Weight | 1.00 kg |
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