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Eriobotrya, Japanese Plum, Loquat 'Gold Nugget'

Eriobotryajaponica

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Family

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Eriobotrya (er-ee-oh-BOT-ree-uh)

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Species

japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh)

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Sun Exposure

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Foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Smooth

Succulent

Height

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Spacing

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Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Fall/Early Winter

Mid Winter

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diamondjfarms

Needville, TX (Zone 9a) | July 2009 | neutral

The Gold Nugget is large, round to oblong fruit with yellowish orange skin. The firm orange flesh is juicy, sweet, and somewhat reminisce...Read More

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