Jamaican Caper
Scientific Name: Capparis cynophallophora L.
Synonyms: Quadrella jamaicensis (Jacq.) J. Presl
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Capparales / Capparaceae / Capparis L./ Capparis cynophallophora L.
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | CACY |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | ShrubTree, |
| Native Locations | CACY |
Plant Guide
Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Jamaican Caper is planted.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | 40 |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | No |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | None |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Drought Tolerance | Medium |
| Fertility Requirement | Medium |
| Fire Tolerance | Medium |
| Hedge Tolerance | Low |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 1280 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 320 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 24 |
| Shade Tolerance | Intermediate |
Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
|---|---|
| Shape and Orientation | Irregular |
| Resprout Ability | No |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Leaf Retention | Yes |
| Lifespan | Short |
| Active Growth Period | Spring |
| C:N Ratio | High |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | No |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Flower Conspicuous | Yes |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Dense |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 20.0 |
| Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 33 |
| Growth Form | Single Stem |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Brown |
| Foliage Texture | Coarse |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Dense |
Reproduction
| Small Grain | No |
|---|---|
| Seed per Pound | 7840 |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
| Propagated by Cuttings | Yes |
| Propagated by Container | No |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | No |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Fall |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Summer |
| Bloom Period | Spring |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | No |
| Nursery Stock Product | No |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
