USDA: 8a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H4 - G2 Australia: 2 - 5
Care Level
Height
4.5 - 7.5 m (15 - 25 ft)
Spread
4.5 - 7.5 m (15 - 25 ft)
Light
full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture
average, well-drained
Soil Type
loam to sandy
Soil pH
neutral to alkaline
Description
The tree Eriobotrya japonica 'Gold Nugget' (loquat) bears showy, white and fragrant blossoms during mid fall to late fall. The showy glossy foliage is medium green in colour, coarse in texture and evergreen. Eriobotrya japonica 'Gold Nugget' (loquat) yields showy fruit. This plant has smooth bark. A specimen plant, Eriobotrya japonica 'Gold Nugget' (loquat) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses
Culinary, fruit, hedge, specimen and topiary.
Special Characteristics
This tree attracts birds to your garden. Eriobotrya japonica 'Gold Nugget' tolerates drought and salt.
