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Cordia boissieri, Cordia superba Family: Boraginaceae Texas Olive, Anacahuita Origin: Texas Rio Grande area, northern Mexico Small patio trees that flower are somewhat limited, particularly if you require that they tolerate arid conditions and lack thorns. The field drops to just a few species very quickly. A beautiful large shrub or small tree, it is adorned through much of the spring and summer with large clusters of showy white flowers. It is indigenous to the chaparral areas of extreme southern Texas and well into Mexico. Cordia boissieri is commonly found on streambanks and slopes with a definite preference for sandy, gravely, well drained soils. Requires ample water to become established, after which it is generally considered quite water efficient. Periodic, deep soakings through the hottest period of summer will aid in leaf retention and improved color. Single gray-green leaves, rough to the touch, up to 5 inches long (12.5 cm), 2 inches wide (5 cm), with lighter undersides. The genus is named for Euricius Cordus and his son Valerius, 16th century German physicians. Showy funnel-shaped, single white flowers with yellow centers, 1.5 to 2.5 inches in diameter (3.7-6.2 cm) in spring and occasionally in fall. Fleshy, but unedible, yellow-green roundish fruit, 1 inch long (2.5 cm) with one (to 4) large seed(s). The fruit is slightly toxic, causing dizziness when fresh, reported safe in jellies. See article about cordia. Link to this plant: http://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/cordia_boissieri.htm