Berberis thunbergii 'William Penn'

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Gold Barberry

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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'

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:

The best time of day to water is in the early morning when there is no wind or hot drying sun.