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Little-Leaf Cordia

Cordia Parvifolia

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Overview

The Little-Leaf Cordia (Cordia parvifolia) is a resilient, drought-tolerant shrub native to the southwestern U.S. and Mexico. Typically reaching 8-10 feet tall with an 8-foot spread, its compact form showcases small, dark green leaves and white, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in spring and summer. Ideal for low-water landscapes, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, providing low-maintenance beauty and habitat for pollinators.

Sun FullWater LowZones 8–11Type ShrubClimate Arid
Little-Leaf Cordia (Cordia Parvifolia) — dark green leaves and white
Little-Leaf Cordia (Cordia Parvifolia) — Typically reaching 8-10 feet tall with an 8-foot spreadLittle-Leaf Cordia (Cordia Parvifolia) — drought-tolerant shrub native to the southwestern U.SLittle-Leaf Cordia (Cordia Parvifolia) — The Little-Leaf Cordia (Cordia parvifolia) is a resilientCordia ParvifoliaCordia ParvifoliaCordia Parvifolia+17

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Boraginaceae
Climate
Arid

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Little-Leaf Cordia (Cordia Parvifolia) — dark green leaves and white
Little-Leaf Cordia (Cordia Parvifolia) — Typically reaching 8-10 feet tall with an 8-foot spread
Little-Leaf Cordia (Cordia Parvifolia) — drought-tolerant shrub native to the southwestern U.S
Little-Leaf Cordia (Cordia Parvifolia) — The Little-Leaf Cordia (Cordia parvifolia) is a resilient
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