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Capparis Species, Hawaiian Caper Bush, Maiapilo, Pua Pilo

Capparissandwichiana

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Genus

Capparis (KAP-ar-iss)

Info

Synonym

Capparis baducca

Capparis cordifolia

Capparis mariana

Capparis sandwicensis

Capparis spinosa var. mariana

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Smooth

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

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