Little Leaf Cordia. Cordia parvifolia, Borage Family: ( Boraginaceae ), Little Leaf Cordia. Also Called: Small-Leaf Geigertree. We wish to thank Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia for some of the information on this page. We share images and information with Wikipedia. An evergreen shrub, or herbaceous perennial shrub. Used as an accent or background plant. This is a green accent shrub that contrasts well with other shrubs with lighter foliage. Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping. Quick Notes: Height: About 4 - 8 feet in height. Spreading 3 - 10 feet. Flowers: White, found in clusters, 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Blooming Time: March - November. Leaves: Gray-green leaves with a serrate edge, up to about 1 inch long and 1/2 inch wide. Found: The USDA claims Cordia parvifolia is native to the USA (AZ). In Arizona it is native to Pima county. In Mexico it is native to Baja Norte, Baja Sur, Coahuila, Durango, Sinaloa, Sonora, & Zacatecas. Elevation: Native from 0 - 6,490 feet. Usually near warmer coastal areas. Hardiness: Said to be hardy to as low as 15 �F to 18 �F. USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 �C (15 �F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 �C (20 �F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 �C (25 �F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 �C (30 �F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 �C (35 �F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 �C (40 �F) Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline) Sun Exposure: Full Sun Habitat: Alkaline, dry, well-drained/light soils. An ideal landscape plant in Arizona. Miscellaneous: Flowering Photos Taken March 28, 2006. Glendale, Arizona.