Celeste Fig Tree - 3 Gallon Pot

Celeste Fig Tree Ficus carica 'Celeste' NOTE: As with all of our other plants and trees, all of our fruit plants are grown in containers outdoors so they are fully rooted and landscape-ready upon arrival. Plant Details USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 7a-10b Find Your Zone Chill Hours: 100 Learn more here Ripens: Early season Pollinator: None required Plant Type: Deciduous Fruit Tree Height at Maturity: 15-20' Width at Maturity: 10-15' Growth Habit / Form: Broad, Rounded, Upright Growth Rate: Fast to Very Fast Flower Color: Green, insignificant Foliage Color: Deep Green Fruit Color: Purplish-brownFruit Size: Medium to Large, bell-shapedFruit Taste: Very sweet, excellent flavor! Soluble Sugar: High Ripening Period: Summer, a second fall crop in warmer climates Sun Needs: Full Sun to Part Shade Water Needs: Average Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Silt, Sand Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained Moist Soil pH: 6.0 - 6.5 Maintenance / Care: Low Description Known as the "sugar fig" due to its rich sweet flavor and one of the more cold hardy fig trees, Celeste has survived winters as far north as USDA Zones 7a. Great for fresh eating or making preserves. NOTE: In USDA Zone 7, during the first winter or two after planting it would be a good idea to provide some winter protection for your Celeste Fig Tree. A few inches of straw or shredded wood mulch will help protect the roots during winter. Planting your Celeste Fig Tree on the east side of a home or where it will be sheltered from north and western winds will also help to provide protection during the cool season. NOTE: As with all of our other plants and trees, all of our fruit plants are grown in containers outdoors so they are fully rooted and landscape-ready upon arrival. Landscape & Garden Uses Interested in edible landscaping? What could be more enjoyable and rewarding than installing a landscape you can eat? Fig trees are fine specimens for use in the edible landscape. Their large and bold leaves provide a tropical effect and you'll be rewarded with loads of delicious figs! Celeste Fig is ideal for use in the home orchard and as a specimen or warm season privacy screen in landscape borders. Growing Preferences Fig trees produce the best fruit in moderately to slightly acidic, moist but well-drained fertile soil that is rich in organic matter. In soil with low fertility it'll be worth your time to mix in some organic compost to the native soil. They like the soil to hold a good supply of water when the fruits are developing in summer, but not so much that the soil stays constantly soggy or wet, which can be problematic. The best and most fruits will are produced when trees are growing in full sun. However, fig trees that receive a little shade during the hottest part of summer days will still produce good crops. Helpful Articles Click on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for fig trees. How To Plant A Fig Tree How To Fertilize & Water A Fig Tree How To Prune A Fig Tree What Are Chill Hours For Fruit Trees? Plant Long & Prosper! Meet The Wilson Brothers & Staff Questions? Contact Us!