Capparis spinosa

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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 well-draining soil. Caper Bush can be grown as a shrub or vine or a ground cover. It looks great in a hanging basket or spilling over a wall. White flowers with lavender stamens bloom in spring and summer. Flowers open in morning and close at night! Leaves are green and deciduous. Capers are harvested from the unopened buds and pickled.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover, Vine

 

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Eliminate runoff, especially with fixed spray sprinklers, clay soils, and slopes, by dividing the total watering time into shorter increments.
This allows water to soak in.