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Cordia parvifolia

Little-Leaf Cordia

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Medium sized grows to 6' x 6'. Branches are covered with gray-green small leaves which are oval & toothed. Give adequate room so pruning will not destroy its character. Warm humid conditions trigger clusters of small white blooms. Effective for screening or informal hedge. Will accept reflected sun. Native to Chihuahuan and Sonoran deserts.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Silhouette

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.