Gold Barberry

Berberis X Gladwynensis 'William Penn'

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Overview

The Gold Barberry 'William Penn' (Berberis x gladwynensis) is a vibrant, compact shrub, reaching 3 to 4 feet in height and 4 to 5 feet in width. It features striking golden-yellow foliage that provides exceptional contrast in the landscape. This deciduous shrub is hardy, low-maintenance, and exhibits resistance to rust. Ideal for hedges, foundation plantings, and accenting, it thrives in full to partial sunlight within USDA Zones 5-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–10Climate Temperate

Gold Barberry (Berberis X Gladwynensis 'William Penn') — reaching 3 to 4 feet in height and 4 to 5 feet in width

Gold Barberry (Berberis X Gladwynensis 'William Penn') — It features striking golden-yellow foliage that provides exceptional contrast in the landscape

Gold Barberry (Berberis X Gladwynensis 'William Penn') — This deciduous shrub is hardy, low-maintenance, and exhibits resistance to rust

Gold Barberry (Berberis X Gladwynensis 'William Penn') — it thrives in full to partial sunlight within USDA Zones 5-8

Gold Barberry (Berberis X Gladwynensis 'William Penn') — known botanically as Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn'

Gold Barberry (Berberis X Gladwynensis 'William Penn') — is a striking deciduous shrub prized for its vibrant foliage and adaptable nature

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Berberidaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Gold Barberry (Berberis X Gladwynensis 'William Penn') — reaching 3 to 4 feet in height and 4 to 5 feet in width

Gold Barberry (Berberis X Gladwynensis 'William Penn') — It features striking golden-yellow foliage that provides exceptional contrast in the landscape

Gold Barberry (Berberis X Gladwynensis 'William Penn') — This deciduous shrub is hardy, low-maintenance, and exhibits resistance to rust

Gold Barberry (Berberis X Gladwynensis 'William Penn') — it thrives in full to partial sunlight within USDA Zones 5-8

Gold Barberry (Berberis X Gladwynensis 'William Penn') — known botanically as Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn'

Gold Barberry (Berberis X Gladwynensis 'William Penn') — is a striking deciduous shrub prized for its vibrant foliage and adaptable nature

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