flip side chaste tree

Flip Side^® is cloaked in 8-inch, fragrant, deep purple flowers that attract a nonstop parade of pollinators. It's also a strong rebloomer. Flip Side^® got its name because the greyish olive-green leaves are dusky purple on the lower surface.

1. Is chaste tree invasive?
2. How do you shape a chaste tree?
3. What does chaste tree do for the body?
4. How long do Chaste trees live?
5. Does chaste tree attract butterflies?
6. Why butterfly bush is bad?
7. What does chaste tree smell like?
8. How tall do Chaste trees grow?
9. Do chaste trees lose their leaves in winter?
10. Does Vitex make your breasts bigger?
11. Does chaste tree cause weight gain?
12. Can Vitex cause hair loss?
13. Do Vitex trees grow fast?
14. Where does chaste tree grow?
15. Do hummingbirds like chaste trees?
16. Why is my chaste tree not blooming?
17. How do you prune a Vitex tree?
18. Is butterfly bush poisonous to dogs?
19. Can a butterfly bush grow in shade?

Is chaste tree invasive?

Vitex agnus-castus is showing invasive tendencies in areas where it has been planted extensively in landscaping, as in Texas. It can now be found in limestone outcrops and dry creek beds throughout Central Texas.

How do you shape a chaste tree?

In winter, remove weak, twiggy growth from the center of the plant to keep it looking tidy. This is also the time to prune to encourage branching. Make cuts all the way back to a side branch whenever possible. If you must shorten rather than remove a branch, cut just above a twig or bud.

What does chaste tree do for the body?

Chaste tree has been used to treat menstrual cycle problems and pain, premenstrual syndrome, and menopause. Chaste tree berries may help stimulate progesterone. This is a female hormone that rises 2 weeks before menstruation. It may help normalize estrogen and progesterone.

How long do Chaste trees live?

Fast growers grow old fast, too: average life span is 15 to 20 years. Being an average, that means yours might live to 40 or beyond if it is in well-drained soil and you are in a less humid part of Zone 7, 8 or 9. Mild winters, hot summers and dry air are the chaste tree trifecta.

Does chaste tree attract butterflies?

Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-castus)

A quaint deciduous tree or small shrubbery bush, the Vitex will definitely attract butterflies, Hummingbirds, and bees to its sweet purple flowers.

Why butterfly bush is bad?

The shrub is actually considered to be invasive, meaning it competes with the native plants in the area and will continue to spread and be harmful to the local eco-system. ... Not only is butterfly bush harmful for the eco-system but it's also an ineffective host plant for butterflies despite the name.

What does chaste tree smell like?

The chaste tree leaves have a palmate pattern with five to seven lance-shaped leaflets emanating from a single point, while the butterfly bush has opposite leaves. Both are aromatic, though the butterfly bush has a sweeter smell, and the scent of the chaste tree is more like sage.

How tall do Chaste trees grow?

Chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus) is a deciduous shrub that bears clusters of purple flowers in the summer. Left unpruned, it can become a sprawling, vase-shaped shrub that grows to 20 feet tall with an equally wide spread. It is sometimes trained as a single-trunk small tree.

Do chaste trees lose their leaves in winter?

Allowed to grow naturally, vitex will generally form a large, bushy plant about 10 feet tall. If you want it in a more compact form, you can cut the plant back to about 2 to 3 feet from the ground in late winter. ... Chaste trees are deciduous and may lose their leaves in extended cold snaps.

Does Vitex make your breasts bigger?

These changes don't enlarge breasts, but they help treat premenstrual syndrome. In fact, chaste tree has become THE herb for PMS. ... Vitex agnus-castus may be helpful for some health conditions, but consult a doctor before starting any supplement program.

Does chaste tree cause weight gain?

While side effects are rare, the following can potentially occur after ingestion of the herb: allergic reaction, dizziness, constipation, weight gain, hair loss, heavy periods, and insomnia. Chaste tree supplements should not be taken by children or pregnant women.

Can Vitex cause hair loss?

It has already helped a lot which is wonderful. But unfortunately, I am starting to lose lots of hair! Appearently hair loss is a quite common side effect of Vitex.

Do Vitex trees grow fast?

The growth rate is about 15-20ft. tall and wide sometimes taller after 30 years. A low water tree once established. Beautiful spiky dark lilac blooms in late spring and early summer.

Where does chaste tree grow?

Native to southern Europe and central Asia, chaste tree quickly grows into a multi-trunked tree about 10 to 20 feet tall and wide with a broad, spreading habit.

Do hummingbirds like chaste trees?

Vitex Chaste tree is an attractive small tree which blooms in dense clusters of fragrant pale purple flowers. Bloom over an extended season during the summer months when little else is flowering and offers hummingbirds food. A great idea for hummingbird and butterfly habitat.

Why is my chaste tree not blooming?

Too Much Water

Because it originated in dry climates, chaste tree prefers sandy, well-drained soil and requires little water once established. When treated too tenderly with frequent irrigation, it can suffer from root rot. In damp conditions it also produces lots of foliage, but few -- if any – flowers.

How do you prune a Vitex tree?

Trim Vitex in late winter to early spring. Thin out older canes to encourage new growth from the base. It blooms on new wood so prune before foliage emerges in the spring. Deadhead spent spikes to encourage continuous flowering.

Is butterfly bush poisonous to dogs?

The butterfly bush, or buddleja, is a beautiful flowering plant that features blooms in a variety of colors. It's a popular garden shrub that attracts butterflies and bees and is not poisonous to pets.

Can a butterfly bush grow in shade?

When & Where to Plant Butterfly Bush

Light: Butterfly bushes grow and flower best in full sun. They will grow fine in part shade, especially in warmer climates, but their flowering may be reduced.