Encyclia orchids hold a special spot in our hearts here at Shoal Creek. We love them all, and this one is no exception. Flower shades of this Encyclia alata fall somewhere between indigo and dark chocolate. Very fragrant. These are growing in 2.5" pots, and they are not currently in spike or bloom. These should bloom in 1-2 years.
Shoal Creek Chaste Tree Vitex agnus-castus 'Shoal Creek' Plant Details USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 5a-11 Find Your Zone Plant Type: Deciduous Flowering Shrub or Tree Height at Maturity: 15-20' Width at Maturity: 15-20' Spacing: 8-10' for solid hedge; 22'+ for space between plants Growth Habit / Form: Bushy, Broad, Upright Growth Rate: Very Fast Flower Color: Light Blue Flower Size: Large, 8-12" long x 1" wide Flowering Period: Mid-late Spring through Summer Flower Type: Single, in long panicles Fragrant Flowers: No Foliage Color: Medium Green Fragrant Foliage: Yes, aromatic Sun Needs: Full Sun or Mostly Sun, Morning Sun with Dappled or Afternoon Shade, Morning Shade with Evening Sun Water Needs: Average, Low when established Soil Type: Clay (Amended), Loam, Sand, Silt Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained Moist to Poorly Drained Soil pH: 6.0 - 7.5 (Slighty Acidic to Slightly Alkaline) Maintenance / Care: Very Low when left in it's natural form Attracts: Pollinating Insects, Visual Attention, Songbirds, Hummingbirds Resistances: Deer, Disease, Heat, Insect, Wet Soils Description A tree that produces blue flowers? Yes! Some people call this the "Sage Tree" because its spikes of violet-blue flowers resemble those of blue sages (Salvia). When young and in bloom many also mistake it for a butterfly bush. The 'Shoal Creek' Chaste Tree, Vitex agnus-castus, was introduced by Goodness Grows near Athens, Georgia. It was propagated from a seedling that was selected for its larger, more vibrant flower spikes, its faster growth rate, and its superior cold hardiness. In early summer spikes of lilac blooms appear at the ends of every stem on the tree, which grows 15 to 20 feet tall with an equal width. Pruning after the first flowers fade often encourages a second bloom cycle in late summer through early fall. The flowers of the Chaste Tree are very attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds and beneficial pollinating bees. If the spent flowers are left on the tree in fall, seeds will form that Cardinals and other birds absolutely love to dine on during the winter months. So, if you are into feeding the birds, this is a must have tree that will provide a free source of food for them. Landscape & Garden Uses Depending on your preference, Shoal Creek Chaste Tree quickly grows into a multi- or single-trunk large shrub or small tree to about 15 to 20 feet tall and wide. In design, we use it as we do upright Japanese maple: as a focal point specimen tree, in groupings of three or more where space allows, or to frame in the corners of homes and other structures. Grown as a shrub, when planted in straight or staggered rows it makes a colorful hedge, and looks especially nice around garden ponds and other bodies of water and in rock gardens. A worthy addition to bird, butterfly, and pollination gardens! Suggested Spacing: 8 to 10 feet apart for solid hedge; 22 feet or more apart for space between plants Growing Preferences Shoal Creek Chaste Tree will grow in most any moist but well-drained soil of average fertility, including clay soil. soil, including clay soils. it will tolerate somewhat wet conditions and is also drought tolerant when established. No pruning necessary however responds well to it for shaping purposes or to control size. Deadheading spent flowers encourages a heavier rebloom. Note: The chaste tree is cold hardy in USDA Zones 5a-9b. In USDA Zones 5 and 6 young plants might die back to the ground during an unusually cold winter. If so, cut it back to the ground like you would a butterfly bush and it will quickly regrow to a 4 to 6' shrub. Helpful Articles Click on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant, fertilize, prune and water a Vitex Chaste Tree. How To Plant A Chaste Tree How To Fertilize, Prune & Water A Chaste Tree Plant Long & Prosper! Meet The Wilson Brothers & Staff Questions? Contact Us!
An improved cultivar that blooms in dense terminal clusters of fragrant violet flowers over an extended season. Shrubby habit develops into a small tree over time with a wide open canopy and aromatic gray-green foliage. Thrives in heat. An exceptional patio tree or specimen tree for smaller landscapes. Deciduous.
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Shoal Creek Living History Museum, which started in 1975, is nestled quietly on 80 acres out of the 1,000 acres that makes up Hodge Park. The museum has twenty-one structures including seventeen authentic log cabins and homes, relocated from surrounding counties, dating from 1807-1885 to create a village setting. The grounds are open daily, dawn until dusk, free of charge except during Special Events. Enjoy self-guided tours by using our Walking Tour Guide Brochure located at the front entrance information box, kiosk and the mercantile front porch.
Shoal Creek Chaste Tree is a very small vase-shaped deciduous tree with dense fragrant grey-green lance-like foliage. Long panicles of fragrant lilac flowers open midsummer on new growth. Flowers are highly attractive to butterflies and bees. Flowers best with full sun and moist well-drained soils. Type: Tree Height: 4' - 15' Spread: 4’ - 12' Spacing: 8' USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 - 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Purple Season of Interest: Summer MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Prune as wanted in spring to promote blooms. Leaf spot and root rot are occasional problems.LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, Hedges, Foundation Plantings, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Maiden Grass, Lilac, Spirea IMAGES: Peter Chadzidocev, Vitex agnus-castus BG, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) MdAgDept, Chaste Tree *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
Details on visiting Shoal Creek Living History Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, including when special events are planned with re-enactors.
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Shoal Creek Living History Museum, which started in 1975, is nestled quietly on 80 acres out of the 1,000 acres that makes up Hodge Park. The museum has twenty-one structures including seventeen authentic log cabins and homes, relocated from surrounding counties, dating from 1807-1885 to create a village setting. The grounds are open daily, dawn until dusk, free of charge except during Special Events. Enjoy self-guided tours by using our Walking Tour Guide Brochure located at the front entrance information box, kiosk and the mercantile front porch.
I love museums like this. Shoal Creek is a collection of historic buildings that have been disassembled at their original location and re-assembled here. Some photos. The museum The Stollings House…
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vitex agnus-castus 'Shoal Creek' with lilies, phlox, daisies and platycodon
Adding fresh, long-lasting color to the summer garden, Vitex agnus-castus 'Shoal Creek' (Chaste Tree) is a deciduous, vase-shaped shrub noted for its long blooming season and disease-resistant foliage.
