Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn': Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems)
seldom damaged by deer, drought-tolerant, and tolerates a range of soil types
Plant Profile: Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn'
Names
William Penn Barberry
Phonetic Spelling:ber-BER-is glad-win-EN-sis
Genus:Berberis
Species:
Family:Bereridaceae
William Penn Barberry is a broadleaf evergreen variety created by hybridizing B. verruculosa and B. gagnepainii. This plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Its glossy foliage showcases a striking red-bronze hue in winter, making it an attractive option for shrub borders or hedges. The thorny branches also make it an excellent choice for privacy screens or security landscaping. Additionally, it is rarely affected by deer, is drought-resistant, and can adapt to various soil conditions. The texture of this plant ranges from medium to fine.
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn' Feature Summary
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn' Image Gallery
Tags
#thorns
#evergreen
#yellow
#full sun tolerant
#drought tolerant
#bronze
#perennial
#shrub
#yellow flowers
#red leaves
#spring flowers
#hedges
#bronze leaves
#deer resistant
#spines
#glossy leaves
#red fruits
#spring interest
#evergreen shrub
#winter color bronze
#partial shade tolerant
#shrub borders
Similar Plants
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn' is often confused with:
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn' Feature Summary
Attributes
seldom damaged by deer, drought-tolerant, and tolerates a range of soil types
Perennial
Woody
Flowers
Tiny bright yellow flowers in spring.
Gold/Yellow
Spring
Leaves
Alternate, simple, spiny, lustrous, and dark green leaves that turn a red-bronze winter color.
Deciduous
Broadleaf Evergreen
Green
Gold/Yellow
Brown/Copper
Red/Burgundy
Simple
Alternate
Prickly
Whole Plant Traits
Shrub
Deciduous
Broadleaf Evergreen
Arching
Mounding
Dense
Spreading
Rapid
Medium
Spines
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
5b
5a
6a
6b
7a
7b
8b
8a
9a
9b
Fruit
Stem
Landscape
Drought Tolerant Garden
Rock Garden
Winter Garden
Border
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Security
Drought
Deer
Spines/Thorns
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn' Image Gallery
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn' Attributes
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn': Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn' Flowers
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn': Flower Description
Tiny bright yellow flowers in spring.
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn': Flower Color
Gold/Yellow
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn': Flower Bloom Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn' Leaves
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn': Leaf Description
Alternate, simple, spiny, lustrous, and dark green leaves that turn a red-bronze winter color.
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn': Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn': Leaf Color
Gold/Yellow
Green
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn': Deciduous Leaf Fall Color
Brown/Copper
Red/Burgundy
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn': Leaf Type
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn': Leaf Arrangement
Alternate
Opposite
Other/more complex
Rosulate
Whorled
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn': Hairs Present
No
Yes
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn': Leaf Feel
Fleshy
Glossy
Leathery
Papery
Prickly
Rough
Rubbery
Slippery
Smooth
Soft
Velvety
Waxy
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn' Whole Plant Traits
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn': Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn': Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn': Habit/Form
Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn': Growth Rate
Slow
Medium
Rapid
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn': Texture
Fine
Medium
Coarse
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn': Appendage
Prickles
Spines
Tendrils
Thorns
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn' Cultural Conditions
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn': Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn': Soil pH
Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn': USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
5a
5b
6a
6b
7a
7b
8a
8b
9a
9b
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn' Fruit
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn': Fruit Type
Achene
Aggregate
Berry
Capsule
Caryopsis
Drupe
Follicle
Legume
Nut
Pome
Samara
Schizocarp
Siliqua
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn': Fruit Color
Red/Burgundy
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn': Fruit Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn' Stem
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn': Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn' Landscape
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn': Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn': Design Feature
Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn': Resistance To Challenges
Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn': Problems
Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy
