Betula nigra 'Shiloh Splash' - 250-300 CM C50

Description
The Black birch 'Shiloh Splash'® (Betula nigra) is a compact, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub with decorative, glossy, egg-shaped, medium green leaves with a white margin. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, moist to wet soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.8 m and grows to approx. 1.4 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * attractive yellow autumn colouring

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Black birch 'Shiloh Splash'® are medium green, ovate, glossy, alternate and have a white margin. They are around 3 - 10 cm in size. Black birch 'Shiloh Splash'® turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Black-brown, rolling bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Black birch 'Shiloh Splash'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Black birch 'Shiloh Splash'® is a compact and multi-stemmed shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 1.8 m and is approx. 1.2 - 1.4 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

Root
Betula nigra 'Shiloh Splash'® is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots close to the surface.