New Britain Chastetree
Vitex novae-pommeraniae
- Native to:
- Bismarck Archipelago, Caroline Is., New Guinea
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Lamiaceae
- Genus:
- Vitex
- Species:
- Vitex novae-pommeraniae
- USDA Symbol:
- VINO7
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 800 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, violet
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers organic matter-rich environments