Pyramidal to oval tree. Exfoliating bark which exposes the brown under layer. Slow-Medium Growth. Leaves smaller than the species with variegated cream-yellow & green leaves. Yellow fall color. Resistant to birch borer. Botanical Name- Betula nigra ‘Shiloh Splash’ Pronunciation- BET-yoo-luh NY-gruh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 8 ft Mature Height- 10 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist, fertile soil; not tolerant of drought Current Size- 10 Bloom Color- Bloom Time- Companion Plants- Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (finches, siskins), shelter for beneficial insects Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C14 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in late spring to avoid bleeding sap; water well, especially when young, and mulch around the base. Trimming Instructions- Light pruning in late summer to avoid excessive sap bleeding. Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate feeding need. Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged; add compost to improve clay. Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone Possible Issues- Bronze birch borer, leaf miners, aphids
