| Botanical Name | Ficus carica 'Celeste' |
| Description | This variety of garden fig is especially cold hardy. Celeste has interesting shaped dark green leaves and a bold branching structure making for an interesting winter appearance. Grown for the especially sweet medium sized, purple-brown fruit which is reliably produced twice each year: late spring and late summer. For best fruit production, light annual pruning is needed. Best selection for fresh eating. Requires 100 chilling hours. |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Height x Width | 15' H x 15' W |
| Water | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Zones | Zones 7-10 |
| Fertilization | Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
| Pruning | Prune as needed in late winter. |
| Botanical Name | Ficus carica 'Celeste' |
| Description | This variety of garden fig is especially cold hardy. Celeste has interesting shaped dark green leaves and a bold branching structure making for an interesting winter appearance. Grown for the especially sweet medium sized, purple-brown fruit which is reliably produced twice each year: late spring and late summer. For best fruit production, light annual pruning is needed. Best selection for fresh eating. Requires 100 chilling hours. |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Height x Width | 15' H x 15' W |
| Water | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Zones | Zones 7-10 |
| Fertilization | Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
| Pruning | Prune as needed in late winter. |