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Little Leaf Cordia
Scientific Name: Cordia parvifolia A. DC.
Family: Boraginaceae

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Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 8-24 USDA: 8b-12 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 18°F (-8°C) Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade, tolerates reflected heat Origin: Northwestern Mexico and central Baja California Growth Habits: Evergreen, drought deciduous shrub, fast growing, up to 6 feet tall (1.8 m), 8 feet wide (2.4 m); gray-green leaves with serrate margin, 1 inch long (2.5 cm), 0.5 inch wide (12 mm). Watering Needs: Little water when established, drought tolerant, requires good drainage, summer water keeps it blooming Propagation: Cuttings, notoriously difficult by seed

Blooming Habits:
The Little Leaf Cordia has white flowers, 1 inch in diameter, in spring and fall.