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Capparis spinosa

Caper bush

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Information by:         Photographer: Jerry Sortomme SBCC

 

Description

The 'Caper Bush' will grow 24-36" and produces red and white blooms. The plant does best in full sun and moist soil.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover, Vine

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Raised Planter, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Container, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.