Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Little Champ™ Distylium is a tidy evergreen shrub with rich dark green, glossy leaves and a dense, compact form that holds its shape year-round. Its neat habit makes it a good choice for mixed beds, patio containers, and low hedging rows, adding evergreen structure to landscapes.
This Distylium variety fits well in foundation plantings, borders, and container groupings where continuous foliage presence is desired. Its compact size makes it an excellent option for small spaces and layered garden designs.
Little Champ™ Distylium Care
Plant Little Champ™ Distylium in full to part sun (3–6+ hours of direct sunlight per day). Ensure the soil is well-drained, and water regularly during establishment. Once established, maintain even moisture during hot or dry periods for best performance.
Little Champ™ Distylium Spacing
At maturity, Little Champ™ Distylium reaches approximately 1 to 2 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide. Space plants about 3 feet apart in mass plantings or hedges, or allow room for each shrub in mixed beds and container groupings.
Little Champ Distylium Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 - 9 |
| Light Exposure: Full to Part Sun (3–6+ hrs/day) |
| Mature Height: 1 - 2 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet |
| Spacing: 3 Feet |
| Bloom Time: Winter |
| Common Name: Little Champ Distylium |
| Botanical Name: Distylium x ‘DISmd-26-18’ PP34992 |
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2026. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 30th |
| Zone 9 | March 30th |
| Zone 8 | April 6th |
| Zone 7 | April 13th |
| Zone 6b | April 20st |
| Zone 6a | April 27th |
| Zone 5b | May 4th |
| Zone 5a | May 11th |
| Zone 4 | May 18th |
| Zone 3 | May 25th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
If you have any questions about shipping restrictions, feel free to reach out to our team!