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Three-leaved Caper

Crateva adansonii, Capparaceae

Zones
10–12
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerShade ProviderBeneficial Insect HabitatDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Red-hot-poker TreeErythrina abyssinica
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Purple TephrosiaTephrosia purpurea
Pollinator SharingNitrogen Fixation
Spiked PepperPiper aduncum
Beneficial Insect HabitatPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Ethiopian FrankincenseBoswellia papyrifera

Boswellia produces aromatic compounds that can inhibit growth of nearby shrubs and trees

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionMedicinalWildlife HabitatTimber

Edible Parts

FruitLeavesBark

Medicinal Uses

Kidney StonesBladder DisordersRheumatism

Common Questions

What zones does Three-leaved Caper grow in?

Three-leaved Caper grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Three-leaved Caper?

Good companions for Three-leaved Caper include Red-hot-poker Tree, Purple Tephrosia, Spiked Pepper.

Design guilds with Three-leaved Caper and see companion relationships visually.

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