River Birch 'Shiloh Splash'

About this plant

The 'Shiloh Splash' River Birch (Betula nigra 'Shiloh Splash') is a truly exceptional cultivar, offering a dynamic display of color and texture throughout the year. Its most captivating feature is the variegated foliage, showcasing lush green leaves generously splashed and edged with creamy white, creating a luminous effect. Beyond its stunning leaves, 'Shiloh Splash' maintains the beloved characteristics of traditional River Birches, including the distinctive exfoliating bark that peels back to reveal captivating layers of cinnamon, salmon, and brown. This highly ornamental bark provides significant winter interest, ensuring your landscape remains vibrant even after the leaves have fallen. Naturally resistant to many diseases that plague other birch varieties, 'Shiloh Splash' is a robust and relatively low-maintenance tree. It develops a graceful, open habit, making it an ideal specimen for a focal point or to add dappled shade to your garden.

Care & maintenance

Thrives in moist, well-draining, acidic soils. Provides best variegation and vigor when mulched to retain soil moisture and regulate temperature. Prune in late summer or early fall to avoid sap bleeding. Fertilize with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring.