Capparis spinosa

Caper Bush, Common Caper

Family: Capparidaceae Capparida


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 8A - 10B
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Cascades, container, erosion control, ground cover
Height 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Spread 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Green
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Prostrate, spreading or horizontal