Berberis thunbergii 'William Penn'
Gold Barberry
Description
Gold Barberry is has shiny, dark green leaves that turn bronze in winter, this dense, mounding plant makes an attractive low hedge that grows faster than the Wintergreen Barberry. Partly deciduous in colder climates.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Yellow
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Japanese
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Fall
Location Uses
Background, Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, With Rocks
Special Uses
Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.