Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn'

William Penn Barberry

Family: Berberidaceae Barberry


Type Shrub, groundcover
USDA Hardiness range 5B - 8B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Erosion control, ground cover, massing, rock garden
Height 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m
Spread 36" to 5' / 90cm to 1.60m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Evergreen
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Irregular or sprawling, rounded, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attracts birds, attractive foilage, fragrant foliage, invasive