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Gold Nugget Loquat Tree

Loquat 'Gold Nugget'

Large, sweet, low-acid loquats — one of the most flavorful loquat varieties for home gardens.

$119.00

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We specialize in plants grown and delivered in their original pots and soil.
Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

While delivery is limited to our local service area, we’re happy to support garden design and plant selection remotely.

For local plant professionals, we’re always glad to connect and explore ways to support your customers.

Gold Nugget Loquat is a well-known loquat cultivar prized for its exceptionally sweet flavor, orange flesh, and large, attractive fruit. Selected and widely grown in California, this variety performs reliably in mild climates and is a favorite among home growers seeking a truly enjoyable fresh-eating loquat.

Unlike many loquat varieties that lean tart, Gold Nugget is valued for its low acidity and rich sweetness, making it ideal for fresh consumption directly off the tree. The tree itself is evergreen, ornamental, and well-suited for edible landscapes, backyard orchards, and small garden spaces.

Why gardeners choose Gold Nugget Loquat:

Large, rounded fruit with smooth golden-yellow skin
Pale flesh with high sugar content and mild, balanced flavor
Smaller seeds relative to fruit size
Excellent for fresh eating, desserts, and preserves
Evergreen tree with glossy foliage and winter blooms
Well-adapted to California and other mild coastal or inland climates

Gold Nugget loquat trees are an excellent choice for gardeners looking to grow a rare yet proven fruit variety that combines beauty, productivity, and outstanding taste.

Nursery Plant Sizes Explained

Victory Nursery · Plant Size Guide

Plant Sizes

Find the right starting size without reading a nursery textbook. Compare the common sizes, then see what is available for the plant you want.

Landscape Containers Indoor Pots Box Trees Local Delivery

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Most Popular Sizes

These four sizes cover many common residential landscape and mature-tree projects.

Outdoor Plants

Landscape Containers

Smaller sizes favor quantity and value. Larger sizes give the landscape more presence sooner.

Mulflat Groundcovers View size → 1 Gallon Small starter View size → 2 Gallon Small landscape View size → 3 Gallon Established starter View size → Popular 5 Gallon Everyday landscape View size → 7 Gallon Medium landscape View size → 10 Gallon More established View size → Most Popular 15 Gallon Strong starting presence View size → 20 Gallon Large landscape View size → 24 Gallon Large mature container View size →

Mature Trees

Box Tree Sizes

More years at the nursery. More size on delivery. Less waiting for the landscape to look established.

24" Mature Starting Size A major step up from smaller landscape containers. View 24" Box → 30" Larger Presence More scale between 24" and 36" box sizes. View 30" Box → 36" Large Specimen Substantial trees with heavier handling needs. View 36" Box → 48" Major Specimen Large-project scale with planned delivery and placement. View 48" Box →

Indoor & Decorative

Inch Pot Sizes

The inch size refers to the nursery pot, not the plant height.

4"

Indoor Starter

16"

Floor Plant

Quick Decision

Choose by Your Goal

01

More Plants

Start around 1–5 Gallon

Good for larger planting quantities when you have time for plants to fill in.

02

Faster Privacy

Compare 5–15 Gallon

A practical range for balancing coverage, handling and cost.

03

Immediate Impact

Start with 24" Box+

More established material when the landscape needs presence now.

Container size ≠ exact plant height

Height, canopy and fullness vary by species, variety, season and current nursery inventory.

Not sure which size?

Send us the plant name, quantity, ZIP code and the result you want. We can help narrow down the practical options.

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Plant sizes shown here are nursery container categories and planning references. Actual plant dimensions, form and availability vary by variety and current inventory.

Features:Foliage:Large, oblong leaves (8-12" long) with serrated edges.Thick, leathery texture with glossy dark green surface.Distinctive rusty-brown fuzzy undersides.Flowers:Small, white 5-petaled blossoms.Fragrant clusters in winter (November-February).Self-pollinating.Fruit:Medium size (1.5-2" diameter).Thin, golden-yellow skin that peels easily.Juicy yellow flesh with perfect sugar-acid balance.3-5 smooth brown seeds
Mature Size:Height: 15-30 ft.Width: 15-20 ft
Growth Rate: Slow
Key Advantages:Premium flavor - ideal sweet-tart balance.High yield - heavy annual producer.Ornamental appeal - four-season interest.Drought tolerant once established.Low chill requirement (100-200 hours)
Landscape Uses:Specimen fruit tree.Tropical-themed gardens.Espalier training.Container growing (dwarfable to 6-8 ft)