Pink Pinnacle Chaste Tree

Pink Pinnacle Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-castus 'V07-SC-OP-4')

Pink Pinnacle Chaste Tree brings long-season, clear pink flower spikes to hot, sunny landscapes with a tidy, shrub-like form. Also known as chaste tree, vitex, and chasteberry, it is a strong choice when you want summer color that keeps going into early fall. The aromatic, gray-green foliage adds a soft, Mediterranean feel and looks clean even in heat. Once established, it handles typical garden conditions with minimal fuss while still delivering a big bloom payoff.

Distinctive Features

This compact vitex produces upright panicles of small pink flowers in summer, often blooming in waves and staying showy into early fall. Leaves are palmate and gray-green with a sage-like fragrance when crushed, adding texture and a sensory element. The habit is rounded and well-branched, and it can be grown as a large shrub or trained as a multi-stem small tree in warmer areas. Flowers are highly attractive to pollinators, making it a lively plant during peak bloom season.

Growing Conditions

• Sun: Full sun for best flowering and a dense habit.
• Soil: Well-drained soil, adaptable to sandy and average garden soils.
• Water: Moderate to establish, then low to moderate, with good drought tolerance once established.
• USDA Zones: Hardy in zones 5 to 9.
• Mature Size: Typically 4 to 6 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide, with larger size possible in warmer climates or if trained upward.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Place where the pink flower spikes can stand out as a summer centerpiece and pull the eye through the hottest months.
• Mixed Shrub Borders: Use mid-border to add late-season color and airy texture behind perennials.
• Foundation Planting: Plant in sunny foundations where a compact, flowering shrub can add structure and seasonal color.
• Pollinator Gardens: Include in sunny beds to draw bees and butterflies during the long bloom season.
• Drought-Tolerant Beds: Use in lower-input plantings where heat and sun are constant and performance must be reliable.

Low Maintenance Care

• Pruning: Prune in late winter to early spring to shape and encourage strong new growth, since flowering occurs on new wood.
• Watering: Water deeply during establishment, then water during extended drought for best bloom and foliage quality.
• Mulching: Mulch to conserve moisture and reduce weeds, keeping mulch pulled back from the base.
• Deadheading: Remove spent flower spikes if desired to encourage continued blooming and keep the plant looking tidy.
• Placement: Provide good air circulation and avoid waterlogged sites to support overall vigor.

Why Choose Pink Pinnacle Chaste Tree?

• Pink Summer Bloom: Clear pink flower spikes deliver standout color when many shrubs are finished.
• Heat Performance: Thrives in hot, sunny locations and keeps a clean look through summer.
• Aromatic Foliage: Gray-green leaves add texture and a pleasant scent when brushed.
• Pollinator Appeal: Flowers attract bees and butterflies, adding movement and life to the garden.
• Generally Deer Resistant: Often reported to be less appealing to deer than many flowering shrubs.

Pink Pinnacle Chaste Tree is most effective when you give it full sun, good drainage, and room to show off its flower spikes. Prune in late winter to keep the shape strong and encourage fresh flowering growth each year. Used as a feature shrub or repeated in borders, it brings dependable summer color and a relaxed, sun-loving character to the landscape.