Description

The Chaste tree is a deciduous, rounded shrub or small tree growing from 3 to 6 metres tall with an upright, branching, woody stem. It is a moderately frost hardy shrub full of large aromatic deep-green leaves which are felty grey underneath. In summer/autumn it bears dense, erect sprays of faintly perfumed, lavender flowers up to 30cm long which are followed by small purple fruit.