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    • Photo of Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn' foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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    Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn'

    Also Known As

    • Berberis gladwynensis 'William Penn'
    • William Penn Barberry

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-6'
    • W: 4'-7'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn' plant details

    Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: berberidaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 7 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: dwarf, easy-to-grow, hedge, windbreak

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit
    Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    With leathery, rich-green foliage on dense arching branches and bright-yellow spring flowers, this EG, dwarf, broadly-spreading Barberry makes a good low hedge for edging or mass plantings. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Dwarf form with gracefully arching branches displaying a profusion of bright yellow flowers. Green foliage turns to brilliant bronze in the fall.

    By: Garden World

    Gardening facts about Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn' plant

    How to Grow Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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