Proven Winners® Blue Diddley® Chaste Tree
Vitex agnus-castus 'SMVACBD'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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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 |
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| 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
Proven Winners® Blue Diddley® Chaste Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
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Growing Zones 5-9
The Chaste Trees (Vitex) are highly sought after because they are one of only a handful of winter-hardy trees that bloom with true-blue flower spikes all summer long! Unfortunately, not everyone has room for one of these beauties in their landscape.
But now, Nature Hills is very proud to carry the Proven Winners® Blue Diddley® Chaste Tree PP#26,614 (Vitex agnus-castus 'SMVACBD') for you to enjoy no matter how much room your garden has to offer! It is a dwarf Chaste tree that is 3 - 6 feet tall and wide shrub, but still has the same striking blue flowers that you've come to love in the tree form!
The handsome and aromatic green foliage has a subtle silver sheen all spring. As summer heats up, Blue Diddley® will astound you with its impressive blue spikes that bloom right up until autumn. Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 5 to 9, these shrubs can act as hardy perennials, deciduous shrubs, or semi-to-fully evergreen shrubs depending on your climate and how harsh your winter is. Luckily, Chaste Trees are root-hardy and bloom on new wood!
Landscape Application:
It is hard to find a more beautiful plant with such outstanding qualities. Wonderful whether in bloom or not, Blue Diddley® is great as a solo specimen or in mass drifts! Its care is a breeze in any quantity!
It makes a truly eye-catching hedge along a driveway or pretty living fences along your property line. As a backdrop to your garden beds and borders Blue Diddley® stands out while making everything else in the landscape shine!
Dwarf Chaste Trees are perfect mixers among a mixed shrub border where they provide color and fragrance all summer and autumn long! They become easy-care and gorgeous accents in your Cottage garden and are xeric enough in the Rock Garden! These long-lasting flowering ornamentals are a must-have for the Butterfly Garden too! You will bring in the Hummingbirds and butterflies all growing season long.
Even container gardeners can enjoy an outstanding thriller in large planters and balcony container gardens! Try big urns of fragrant Blue Diddley® Chaste shrubs in large planters around the pool or to screen off your hot tub. On porches and patios, add some wheels to a half whiskey barrel and have mobile shade and screening around backyard patios and porches!
- Fantastic Dwarf Vitex!
- Tall Deep Blue Fragrant Flower Spires
- Long-Lasting Summer To Fall Flowers
- Aromatic Handsome Foliage & Compact Dwarf Form
- Pollinator Friendly Blossoms!
- Gorgeous Specimen, Container Thriller, Low Hedge & Screening
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Sometimes spelled Chastetree, these hardy plants 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.
Chaste Trees are fast-growing, easily pruned plants and you won't need any special skills or knowledge to grow this eye-catcher in your yard! It's easy to grow, drought-tolerant and disease-resistant. Even deer steer clear, too!
In zones 5-6 Blue Diddley® will die to the ground in the winter, but it regrows quickly in the spring and flowers like a Butterfly Bush (Buddleia).
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
A gorgeous ball of blue flower spires! You'll be amazed at the great return you will get on your investment (both time and money!) with the Proven Winners® Blue Diddley® Dwarf Chaste Tree from NatureHills.com. Order yours before we sell out!
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 stem 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 2 or more stems planted together in the ground in close proximity to form a clump. There are times multi 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.
