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Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn' is often confused with:
Berberis verruculosa Berberis verruculosa
Native alternative(s) for Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn':
Berberis canadensis Form
Plants that fill a similar niche:
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Berberis julianae Berberis julianae flowers, bee, and leaves
Berberis x chenaultii flower and leaves

Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn'

Common Name(s):

Phonetic Spelling
ber-BER-is glad-win-EN-sis
Description

William Penn Barberry is a broadleaf evergreen cultivar derived from crossing  B. verruculosa and B. gagnepainii.  Plant in the full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil.  Enjoy its glossy leaves with red-bronze winter color in a shrub border or use a hedge.  The thorny stems make it a good choice for a privacy screen or security plant.  It is seldom damaged by deer, drought-tolerant, and tolerates a range of soil types. Texture is medium to fine.

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Tags:
#thorns#evergreen#full sun tolerant#drought tolerant#bronze#shrub#yellow flowers#red leaves#spring flowers#bronze leaves#deer resistant#spines#glossy leaves#red fruits#spring interest#evergreen shrub#winter color bronze#partial shade tolerant#shrub borders#perennial#hedge
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#thorns#evergreen#full sun tolerant#drought tolerant#bronze#shrub#yellow flowers#red leaves#spring flowers#bronze leaves#deer resistant#spines#glossy leaves#red fruits#spring interest#evergreen shrub#winter color bronze#partial shade tolerant#shrub borders#perennial#hedge
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Berberis
    Family:
    Bereridaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Woody
    Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems):
    seldom damaged by deer, drought-tolerant, and tolerates a range of soil types
    Dimensions:
    Height: 3 ft. 0 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 3 ft. 0 in. - 5 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Shrub
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Deciduous
    Habit/Form:
    Arching
    Dense
    Mounding
    Spreading
    Growth Rate:
    Rapid
    Texture:
    Medium
    Appendage:
    Spines
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    Soil pH:
    Neutral (6.0-8.0)
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Color:
    Red/Burgundy
    Fruit Value To Gardener:
    Showy
    Fruit Type:
    Berry
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Spring
    Flower Description:
    Tiny bright yellow flowers in spring.
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Deciduous
    Leaf Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Green
    Leaf Feel:
    Prickly
    Deciduous Leaf Fall Color:
    Brown/Copper
    Red/Burgundy
    Leaf Type:
    Simple
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Alternate
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Description:
    Alternate, simple, spiny, lustrous, and dark green leaves that turn a red-bronze winter color.
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Theme:
    Drought Tolerant Garden
    Rock Garden
    Winter Garden
    Design Feature:
    Border
    Foundation Planting
    Hedge
    Mass Planting
    Security
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Deer
    Drought
    Problems:
    Spines/Thorns