Capparis spinosa
CAPER BUSH
Capparaceae

 
Print friendly version of this plant Print   |   View think list View think list
 
Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, mildly acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind, light frost
1m
Plant habit
 
1m

Add to your plants think list Add to think list  
Add to my profile Add to my profile

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, dry style, coastal & cottage designs

Uses: barrier, spillover, border, crevice, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: butterfly attracting

 
Previous plant Next plant

New Search

Tell our Plant Selector what you want & like and we'll search thousands of plant profiles for compatible matches

Plant of the Day

Apple Box

Plant type: evergreen tree
H: 18m W: 15m
Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Find out more
indoor - use

Fast Facts

indoor - use
Indoor plants appreciate protection from winter temperatures but it's good to give them a cooler, dormant period while the days are short and the light is soft.

Palmetto

Palmetto Soft Leaf Buffalo is ideally suited as a lawn in many applications.



More products

Get the Plant Selector's full features plus news, forums & competitions. Sign up, it's free.
Click here for more

Capparis spinosa
CAPER BUSH
Capparaceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, mildly acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind, light frost
1m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white

Flowering Time: mid spring to early autumn

Leaves: grey-green; red-purple new leaves

Bark & Stems: spines

Edibility: edible flower buds


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, dry style, coastal & cottage designs

Uses: barrier, spillover, border, crevice, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: butterfly attracting






Advert