Celeste Fig Tree (Ficus carica ‘Celeste’)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
• Best fruit production in warm, sunny locations

Bloom Time:

• Figs form in spring and ripen in early to mid-summer
• May produce a small breba crop in late spring

Size:

Height: 7 to 10 feet (can reach up to 15 feet if unpruned)

Width: 6 to 10 feet

Attributes:

• Small to medium, teardrop-shaped figs with violet skin and pink flesh
• Intensely sweet, honey-like flavor
• Closed-eye fruit resists pests and spoilage
• Fast-growing and productive
• Cold-hardy to USDA Zones 6–10 (some sources say Zone 5 with protection)
• Compact, shrubby growth ideal for containers and small spaces

Care Tips:

• Plant in well-draining, loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH
• Water weekly during the first two years; drip irrigation is ideal
• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
• Prune lightly in late winter to maintain shape and encourage airflow
• Protect in colder zones with mulch or wrapping

Pest Watch:

• Generally pest-resistant
• Monitor for fig rust, aphids, and scale insects
• Closed-eye fruit helps prevent fruit flies and beetles