Cordia parvifolia
Little-Leaf Cordia
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.