{"product_id":"variegated-chaste-tree-vitex-trifolia","title":"Variegated Chaste Tree - Vitex trifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegated Chaste Tree (\u003cem\u003eVitex trifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is a fast, tough hedge plant with white-patterned leaves and lilac flowers through the warmer months. Left alone it reaches about 4m tall and 3m wide, so it suits boundaries and screens rather than tight spaces. It takes salt, wind and wet soil in its stride, which makes it a reliable choice for coastal blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright foliage all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The white-striped leaves keep a hedge lively in winter as well as summer, not only when it is in flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLilac summer flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft lilac flowers open through the warmer months and lift the pale foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast and hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows quickly, copes with dry spells once settled and tolerates light overnight frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for exposure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt, wind, wet soil and full sun do not stop it, so seaside fences and open boundaries suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree habits in one plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clipped it makes a hedge, left alone it makes a loose border shrub, and with the lower stems removed it grows into a small tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row for a clipped hedge, or 1.5m apart for a looser screen that fills out to its full 3m width. Tip prune from the start and the hedge thickens from the base up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and exposed gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt wind and damp ground that defeat many shrubs leave it unbothered, so it works along beachside fences, on windy boundaries and in low spots that stay wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed borders and informal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pale leaves brighten the back of a mixed bed. Allow 2m to 3m between plants if you want each one to keep its own shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Variegated Chaste Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun. It thrives in subtropical conditions and warm coastal gardens, and it tolerates light overnight frost. In colder districts with regular frosts, choose a sheltered spot, because a hard frost can mark the new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any good garden soil suits it, including sandy coastal ground and soil that stays damp for part of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly for the first 8 to 12 weeks until the plant is established. After that it tolerates drought, although it grows best when it is watered well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune regularly to keep a hedge dense. For more flowers, prune harder once a year to encourage new growth. A hedge that is clipped lightly all season will carry fewer flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Variegated Chaste Tree as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes are the economical way to plant a long hedge, while the 200mm pots give you a fuller plant on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to create a great hedge and keep it looking sharp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eBrowse hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eMore coastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eMore variegated foliage plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 1m apart in a single row for a clipped hedge. Go to 1.5m if you would rather have a looser screen that fills out to its natural 3m width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow near the sea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It tolerates salt, wind, wet soil and full sun, which is why it is such a dependable coastal hedge. It still needs regular water until it is established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get more flowers from it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune harder once a year instead of clipping lightly all season. Heavy annual pruning pushes out new growth, and the flowers come on that growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790892433727,"sku":"VIT-TRI-tube","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790892499263,"sku":"VIT-TRI-200MM-P6","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/variegated-chaste-tree-vitex-trifolia.jpg?v=1792211492","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/variegated-chaste-tree-vitex-trifolia","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}