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Caper

Caper

Capparis spinosa

shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 8aZone 11b

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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
Family
Capparaceae

Native Range

Mediterranean region, North Africa, and western Asia

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

Companion Planting

Plants well with