Gold Nugget Seedling Loquat Tree

Gold Nugget Seedling Loquat

These are seedlings of Gold Nugget loquat pollinated by other selected loquat clones. These are not graft or clonally produced Gold Nugget trees. Gold Nugget is the most commonly seen loquat cultivar in nurseries and is widely planted around California. We’re still trialing these here, but they are known for their vigor, which is apparent in these seedlings! We’re also looking at their superior fruit quality which is similar in flavor to an apricot and quite large.

A strikingly beautiful, small to medium size evergreen tree. Loquats feature long, dark green, deeply toothed foliage and tasty, light orange, apricot-like fruit. Loquat is very happy in the Maritime Northwest. Sadly though, blooming in the winter makes it difficult to produce fruit in our region. Planting more than one plant as well as providing habitat for over wintering hummingbirds greatly increases chances of fruit.

Latin Name: Eriobotrya japonica
Site and Soil:  1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
>>Pollination Requirements: This tree is self-fertile
Hardiness: Hardy to 0º F. or below.
>>Bearing Age: 3-5 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 12-15 ft, up to 30 ft. with great age if left unpruned
Bloom Time: December – February
Ripening Time: Early summer
Yield: 50+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: not bothered by pests or diseases.
USDA Zone: 7
Sunset Western Zone: 6-24, H1, H2