When summer temperatures and humidity soar, this Mexican native will provide some visual relief. Warm, humid conditions trigger blooming, resulting in a profusion of snowy white blossoms. This tough evergreen shrub is easy to grow and maintenance-free. It forms a naturally dense wide-spreading shrub. Its stiff, arching branches are lined with small, leathery, grey-green leaves. Plant in full sun and reflected heat.
Cordia parvifolia (Little Leaf Cordia)
Cordia parvifolia
Littleleaf Cordia, Small-leaf Geigertree
When summer temperatures and humidity soar, this Mexican native will provide some visual relief. Warm, humid conditions trigger blooming, resulting in a profusion of snowy white blossoms. This tough evergreen shrub is easy to grow and maintenance-free. It forms a naturally dense wide-spreading shrub. Its stiff, arching branches are lined with small, leathery, grey-green leaves. Plant in full sun and reflected heat.
| Plant Type | Native, Shrub |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 8 (10° F) |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | 4' - 6' (ft) |
| Spread | 6' - 8' (ft) |
| Spacing | 10' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Mass Planting, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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This catalog is for reference purposes. Plants may not be available at all times in the nursery. Please check with our store for current availability.
