This multi-purpose shrub can be used by house foundations, as a hedge, in fence rows and in perennial gardens. Grows statewide in Kansas, but in western Kansas needs some protection.
Berberis x gladwynesis 'William Penn'
Barberry
Tips for Homeowners:
Barberry would only need occasional water in heavy drought periods and in poor soils they might need some light feeding.
Rate this Plant:
A small shrub with big appeal this fast-grower will add color where contrast is the main feature all season long.
- Dark-green leaves turn bronze-red in winter
- Yellow flowers in the spring
- Great as an accent
Height: 3-4 ft
Spread: 4-6 ft
Zone: 6-9
Color: Yellow
Interesting Notes about Barberry:
The main reason this is one of the most popular landscape shrubs is its beauty! That, plus its versatility in the landscape is the reason why the spines are mostly overlooked. The spines are only a nuisance when occasionally having to prune dead wood or unwanted canes, or to children who attempt to play in their vicinity. On the other hand, deer tend to leave them alone and a hedgerow of barberry makes a great fence to deter them.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Fast Growing
- Naturalizing
- Evergreen
- Border or Bed
- Rock Garden
- Mass Planting
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
Foliage Color:
- Bronze
- Red
- Dark Green
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Early Color
- Winter
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water