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CORONILLA emerus
Commonly known as Scorpion senna
(Hippocrepis emerus) - yellow 'pea' flowers on glabrous stems
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DeciduousMid-green shoots and leaves to 6cm (2½in) long with up to 9 obovate leaflets.
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Yellow -
Height2m (6½ft) -
Spread2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightBushy, rounded shrub. Umbels of 2-3 flowers 2cm (1in) long on slender stalks are followed by slender, segmented pods to 10cm (4in) long.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Full sunShelter from cold drying winds.
CORONILLA emerus
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesNone.
Place of originCentral and southern Europe.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf form
Pinnate(see photos above) -
Leaf margin
Entire
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Leaf shape
Obovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsMedium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Coronilla - Growing Guide
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