please help with identification....

[missouri-gardener]

I have a shrub that is about 7 feet tall, with blooms very similar to a butterfly bush.* The blooms are blue but the leaves on the shrub look nothing like a butterfly bush.* There are stems with 5 to 7 leaves, much like a spider bush.* Does anyone have any idea?

[Newt]

Hi Missouri Gardener,

Can you post a picture?

Newt

[missouri-gardener]

Hi Newt,* I will certainly try to get picture posted in the morning.*

Thanks for getting back with me.

Missouri Gardener

[Newt]

I* can't wait to see it.* I was thinking about it just about an hour ago trying to think what it could be.

Newt

[Newt]

I'm including the picture you sent me for id.


I think your shrub is actually a tree called Vitex aka Chaste tree.
http://www.floridata.com/ref/V/vitex_a.cfm
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/e...n04/Vitex.html
http://www.plantanswers.com/vitex.htm

Newt

[missouri-gardener]

Newt, you have hit the nail on the head.* I looked at the sites you provided and this is exactly what I have.* Thank you very much for your help!* My next step now that I know what it is, is to move it to a more suitable location.*

Thanks again, you're wonderful!

Missouri Gardener

[Newt]

You are so very welcome!* And thanks for the compliment. * You made me smile.* :) * I'm glad I could help.

Newt