Fig (Celeste)
$20.00
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The Celeste fig, also known as the "Sugar Fig," is a popular, cold-hardy fig variety prized for its small, sweet, teardrop-shaped fruit with purplish-bronze skin and rosy flesh, ripening in summer and early fall with a closed "eye" that resists pests and splitting. Growing well in USDA Zones 7-11, it's a self-pollinating, disease-resistant tree perfect for small spaces or containers, offering a classic, honey-like sweetness with melon notes.
Characteristics
Fruit: Small to medium, teardrop-shaped; skin is purplish-bronze to light brown; flesh is rose-colored and very sweet.
Flavor: A classic "sugar fig" with honey, melon, and dried fruit notes, lacking berry flavors.
Tree: Fast-growing, rounded shape, typically 5-10 feet tall, great for containers.
Hardiness: Cold-hardy to 10°F and resistant to pests and diseases, making it suitable for humid climates.
Growing & Care
Sun: Prefers full sun (at least 6 hours).
Soil: Needs well-drained, moist, fertile soil; drought-tolerant once established.
Watering: Requires regular watering, especially in containers.
Pruning: Prune in late winter to shape and remove dead branches.