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‘William Penn’
Barberry
Berberis x gladwynensis
'William Penn'
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- Evergreen
- Deer resistant
- Versatile habit
- Description
'William Penn' is an evergreen barberry with lustrous dark green foliage which turns a pleasing bronze in winter. Numerous, showy, bright yellow flowers in April and May. The thorns are formidable, but it is an extremely handsome plant and can serve as effective crowd control or security.
- USDA Zone
- 6 - 8 (-10°F/-23.3°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun, Part sun
- Height
- 3 - 5'
- Width
- 5 - 6'
- Finish Time
- 1.5 seasons
- Type
- Evergreen
- Bloom Time
- Spring
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Foliage Color
- Green
General Care
Soil
Any well-drained soil will do; tolerates dry conditions once established, though not as well as more common types of barberry.Pruning
Barberry does not take well to hard pruning. However, it may be trimmed as needed in late spring/early summer. Avoid cutting into thick wood unless you are removing entire branches.Uses
With its prominent thorns, this barberry is effective for planting in parking lots and to limit foot traffic. Also a good choice for planting under windows to deter intruders.Growing Tips
Benefits from mulch, especially in winter, to minimize damage to evergreen foliage.Features: Evergreen, Drought tolerant, Deer resistant, Winter interest, Clay soil, Alkaline soil, Heat tolerant
Filters: Botanical genus: Berberis, Common name: Barberry, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Yellow flowers, Green foliage
Features: Evergreen, Drought tolerant, Deer resistant, Winter interest, Clay soil, Alkaline soil, Heat tolerant
Filters: Botanical genus: Berberis, Common name: Barberry, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Yellow flowers, Green foliage