A spiny Mediterranean shrub prized for its edible flower buds (capers) and pickled fruits. Extremely drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established.
Overview
Form
spreading, spiny shrub
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
3–5′ tall × 3–5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
high
Zone 8aZone 11b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 11b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
pioneer
Native Range
Mediterranean region, North Africa, and western Asia
