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Old 29-07-2004, 03:31 AM
J Kolenovsky
 
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Default Chaste Tree (vitex agnus-castus)

I thought I'd submit the Native Plant Society of Texas Deer Resistant
list for this inquiry:

http://www.npsot.org/plant_lists/deer_resistant.html

Ornamentals Readily Propagated from Cuttings
Abelia Flowering Quince Pittosporum Aucuba
Forsythia Photinia Azalea Gardenia
Pyracantha Barberry Holly Rose
Boxwood Honeysuckle Spirea Butterfly Bush
Hydrangea Tea Olive Camellia Hypericum
Viburnum Cotoneaster Juniper Weigela
Crape Myrtle Ligustrum Willow Elaeagnus
Oleander Vitex Euonymus

http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/jackson/news...inter98/3.html
http://www.ces.uga.edu/pubcd/b641-w.html

Propagation of Vitex cuttings:

Propagation
Seed - sow March in a warm greenhouse. The seed does not need
pre-treatment[113]. Germination is usually free and quick[113]. Prick
out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to
handle and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant
them out into their permanent positions in early summer of the following
year.

Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8cm with a heel, July/August in a frame.
Good percentage[78].

Cuttings of mature wood of the current seasons growth, November in a
cold frame[113].

J. Kolenovsky
VP, NPSOT - Houston Chapter
A+, N+, MCP till I discovered landscaping


Scott Harper wrote:
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I recall a discussion here recently regarding the Chaste Tree...
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Quick checks on the web seem to have differing opinion on whether or no=

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vitex is deer resistant... Anyone have any real world experience to
share?
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Also, can vitex be propogated from cuttings?
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Thanks..
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scott


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