Ficus carica 'Celeste'
CATEGORY Fig
HIGHLIGHTS
Excellent fruit quality
Rich sweet flavor
Good cold hardiness
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HEIGHT:
4-8 Feet
EXPOSURE:
· Full Sun
· Partial Sun
ZONE: 7-10
'Celeste' is a small, brown to purple fig well adapted to the south east. 'Celeste' appears to be fairly cold hardy. The fruit ripens well before most figs. 'Celeste' produces fruit good for eating fresh, processing, or preserves. They freeze well too. 'Celeste' will no produce abundant fruit in years where winter injury is sustained. Aka 'Celestial'
PURPOSE:
· Aesthetics/Decor
· Health
· Food Production
APPLICATIONS:
· Mixed Combos
· Containers
· Patio & Garden
· Espalier
· Edible Garden
· Commercial Food Production
FEATURES:
· Fast Growing
· Self-fertile
· Easy to Grow
· Low Maintenance
EXPOSURE:
· Partial Sun
· Full Sun
SOIL MOISTURE:
· Moist, Well-Drained
HABIT:
· Deciduous
BLOOMS:
· Summer
FRUITING SEASON:
· Summer
· Spring
COMMERCIAL MARKET:
· Local or You Pick
· Fresh
· Process