Desert Caper

Capparis decidua, Capparaceae

Zones

9–12

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreakPest ConfuserBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Low (seedling)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

7.5 – 9

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Golden Shower TreeCassia fistula

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Red AcaciaVachellia seyal

Nurse PlantShade Provision

GraythornZiziphus obtusifolia

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Bead BeanMaerua oblongifolia

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Prickly AcaciaAcacia nilotica subsp. adstringens

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Desert BeanMaerua crassifolia

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Spherical-fruit BroomRetama sphaerocarpa

Nitrogen FixationWind ProtectionNurse Plant

African MesquiteProsopis africana

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Uses

Functions

Food ProductionMedicinal ProductionErosion ControlLiving Fence

Edible Parts

FruitsFlower Buds

Medicinal Uses

Digestive DisordersRespiratory AilmentsSkin ConditionsAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Desert Caper grow in?

Desert Caper grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Desert Caper?

Good companions for Desert Caper include Golden Shower Tree, Red Acacia, Graythorn, Bead Bean, Prickly Acacia.

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