CAPER BUSH 'Cartilage' --Capparis cartilaginea--

A low, scrambling, often prostate, spiny shrub, rarely to 4 m tall. The bright red, pulpy fruits are edible. Capparis cartilaginea is widely distributed in dry regions from northern Africa through Arabia to Pakistan and India between sea level and 1800 m.Cultural RequirementsSun Exposure Full sun from early ageLight shade when youngWater Requirements ModerateDrought Tolerance YesWind Tolerance HighTolerance of Coastal Conditions YesAppearanceGrowth Rate ModerateGrowth Form ShrubOrnamental Value PrettyUsesProperties FloweringHazards SpinyGardening BonsaiLandscapingOrnamentalPottedFood/Medicinal Edible FruitMedicinal