'Little Champ' is a standout evergreen specifically valued in the Houston metro area for its incredible resilience. It serves as a modern, hardy replacement for traditional shrubs that often struggle with regional diseases. This variety is exceptionally tolerant of our heavy clay soils and can even handle periods of "wet feet" during rainy seasons. Its compact, mounding habit and leathery blue-green leaves offer year-round structure, accented by small maroon flowers that appear in winter.
Exposure
Full Sun to Partial Shade.
Height x Width
2-3 feet tall x 3-4 feet wide.
Water
Medium; adaptable to both damp and dry conditions once established in local clay.
Zones
7 - 9
Fertilization
Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring.
Pruning
Minimal; can be lightly sheared in spring to maintain a formal shape if desired.
'Little Champ' is a standout evergreen specifically valued in the Houston metro area for its incredible resilience. It serves as a modern, hardy replacement for traditional shrubs that often struggle with regional diseases. This variety is exceptionally tolerant of our heavy clay soils and can even handle periods of "wet feet" during rainy seasons. Its compact, mounding habit and leathery blue-green leaves offer year-round structure, accented by small maroon flowers that appear in winter.
Exposure
Full Sun to Partial Shade.
Height x Width
2-3 feet tall x 3-4 feet wide.
Water
Medium; adaptable to both damp and dry conditions once established in local clay.
Zones
7 - 9
Fertilization
Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring.
Pruning
Minimal; can be lightly sheared in spring to maintain a formal shape if desired.
