Blue Puffball™ Chaste Tree

Vitex agnus-castus 'PIIVAC-Il'

$59⁹²

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Blue Puffball™ Chaste Tree highlights at a glance!

Botanical Name

Vitex agnus-castus 'PIIVAC-Il'
Brand

First Editions®
Growing Zones

6, 7, 8, 9
Growth Rate

Moderate
Mature Height

3 feet
Mature Width

3 feet
Flower Color
- Blue
Fall Color

Can Be Semi-Evergreen In Frost-Free Winters
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Bloom Period

Early Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Fall
Fragrant

Yes

Growing Zones 6-9

Find Your Growing Zone!

The first perfectly dwarf Chaste Tree!

Have you ever seen a Chaste Shrub in full bloom? There is nothing quite like it - deep sky-blue spires reaching up like candles all over the ends of this shrub. It instantly commands attention in a garden! Unfortunately, you might not always have room for another tree in your garden.

Well, thanks to a new breakthrough in First Editions® plant breeding, we now have the first perfectly dwarf Chaste Tree that will fit into ANY garden! The Blue Puffball™ Chaste Shrub PP#26,775 (Vitex agnus-castus 'PIIVAC-Il') has the exact same characteristics of the tree form that you know and love, just in a perfectly compact ball-shaped plant!

The deep blue, fragrant flowers cover the bush from June through September. The flowers form on new growth, so even when they die back in the winter during cold snaps, you can expect a great summer show next year … every year! Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 6 to 9, there's little that bothers these tough plants!

Landscape Application:

Hummingbirds and Pollinators arrive in droves to sip the nectar of the Blue Puffballs™ fragrant blossoms! So turn any garden into a Butterfly garden by including this shrub as a backdrop planting or solo specimen! Use Blue Puffball™ with other pollinator-friendly blue flowering plants like Bluebeard shrubs, Catmint, Lavender, or Russian Sage in your garden and enjoy the fresh new take on lavender-blue spikey plants!

Create gorgeous accents in your Cottage garden or Rock Garden and don't forget the dense branching makes Blue Puffball™ an ideal low hedge or backdrop installation! Line a pathway or your driveway with a fragrant welcome home!

Dwarf Chaste Trees are perfect mixers among a mixed shrub border where they provide color and fragrance all summer and autumn long! Add to your front foundation hedge where the foliage and flowers contrast against dark evergreens, or use a row before your outdated fence line to spruce things up beautifully! Growing just 3 feet tall and wide, any garden can add one or more of these compact ornamentals!

Even container gardeners can enjoy an outstanding thriller in large planters and balcony container gardens! Try evenly spaced urns of fragrant Puffball Chaste Trees in big planters around the pool, or add some casters to a half whiskey barrel and have mobile shade and screening around backyard patios and porches!

First Ever Dwarf Vitex!
Tall Deep Blue Fragrant Flower Spires
Long-Lasting June to September Display
Aromatic Foliage & Compact Dwarf Form
Pollinator Friendly Blossoms!
Gorgeous Specimen, Container Thriller, Low Hedge & Screening

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Chaste Trees and shrubs need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day to flower their best and not get leggy. Plant in a well-drained soil location with moderate yet regular moisture access, however, established Chaste bushes are drought tolerant and low water usage plants. Provide a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch to protect the roots.

Blooming on new wood, you won't need to worry about a cold snap killing your plant back to the ground, it will regrow anew and bloom with no problem! Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges for shaping and renewal prune old branching out of established plants. Snip out 3-4-year-old stems entirely and allow new, vigorously blooming stems to take their place.

Full Sun Plants
Well-Drained Soil Needs
Moderate to Low Moisture
Blooms On New Wood - Prune Late Winter/Early Spring
Can Die Back & Regrow Completely After A Harsh Winter

The first dwarf Vitex can be yours when you buy the First Editions® Blue Puffball™ Dwarf Chaste Tree today from NatureHills.com! Order yours today so you can enjoy the beauty before anyone else on the block.

Single Stem, Multi Stem, Shrub Form, Oh My!

Before you buy, make sure you know what you’re getting! Single-stem, multi-stem, and shrub forms are different so read a bit about which we’re currently offering below.

Single Stem:

These are plants that have one stem coming from the ground. Plants can also be considered single stems when lower branches are removed to raise the height of the branching. Sometimes, you will hear a single stem referred to as Tree Form.

Multi Stem:

These are plants with 3, 4, and sometimes 5 or more stems planted together in the ground in close proximity to form a clump. There are times when multiple stems are formed by a tree that branches at the soil line with more than one main stem.

Shrub Form:

These are bushy plants with many stems and branches close to the ground. They are referred to as shrubs or bushes and are often shorter than their tree forms!!!.

Blue Puff Ball -

I ordered two of these to add to the border of our front deck, hoping to get some nice fragrance when we sit out there on summer nights. These plants arrived in very good shape, nice size to them. They have done well once we planted them (about one month ago??) and are already producing some flowers. We are looking forward to spring 2022 when they will have the chance to start the season early.

Dear A W.,

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with the Blue Puff Ball! We're delighted to hear your plants arrived healthy and are already thriving in your garden. It’s great that they’ve started flowering so quickly—that’s always such a rewarding sight. As summer nights approach, hopefully their lovely fragrance adds just the right touch of magic to your front deck.

To help your plants flourish, be sure to give them plenty of sunlight and water them consistently, especially as they establish. If you’d like extra tips on caring for these or other fragrant plants, feel free to reach out—we’re always here to help!

Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts

Blue Puff Ball -

I ordered two of these to add to the border of our front deck, hoping to get some nice fragrance when we sit out there on summer nights. These plants arrived in very good shape, nice size to them. They have done well once we planted them (about one month ago??) and are already producing some flowers. We are looking forward to spring 2022 when they will have the chance to start the season early.

Hello A W.,

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with your Blue Puff Ball plants! We’re delighted to hear that they arrived healthy and have already begun to bloom just a month after planting. It’s fantastic that you’re looking forward to enjoying their fragrance during summer evenings—there’s truly nothing like that sweet aroma to make outdoor moments special.

As you prepare for spring 2022, you might find it helpful to provide consistent watering and ensure the plants get plenty of sunlight, as these care tips generally help encourage even more vibrant blossoms. If you ever have questions as your plants continue to grow or want ideas for complementary border plants, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re always here to help your garden flourish.

Looking forward to hearing more updates from you!

Growing with you,
Nature Hills Nursery – Your Trusted Plant Specialists

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