Q. I have a large vitex that grows rapidly in spring and produces many blooms. What is the best time to prune this tree, and how much can I prune? B.M., Cypress A. Late winter is an ideal time to ...

Q: I moved to a house with established beds, one with a 12- to 14-foot vitex that had never been pruned. I pruned smaller, crossing branches, but because it is so tall, it is impossible to cut spent ...

Dear Neil: My vitex plant (unknown age) had sparse leaves and a few small blooms following the February cold spell. Should I prune it back, take it out, or just wait and see what happens? Vitex Should ...

Vitex chaste trees are beautiful and virtually carefree summer-blooming shrubby trees that attract a wide variety of pollinators. It’s a fast grower that produces dense, upright panicles of flowers, ...

Virtually all trees in our landscapes will need to be pruned during their lives, particularly in the first 10 to 20 years after planting. While I often encourage people to evaluate their trees for ...

In last week’s column some best practices for pruning were given. A-J readers have emailed images demonstrating their pruning skills using some of these practices. Good job! Today’s column complements ...

Dear Roger: My mom has had vitex in her yard since I can remember. I always liked the fragrance of the leaves and flowers. As a child, I admired the way the butterflies lit on the flowers to suck the ...

On Friday, Bradford put up a cheeky post asking the question in the headline. In the comments, people took the question seriously and speculated that the Nasher was over-trimming crape myrtles. I pass ...

Vitex or chaste trees produce clouds of stunning purple flowers in summer. Vitex chaste trees are beautiful and virtually ...