Celeste Fig Plant Live – 4 to 6 Inch Ficus Carica Tree – Patio and Garden Planting

Grow Your Own Delicious Figs with the Celeste Fig Plant

The Celeste Fig Plant is a fantastic addition to any garden, offering both beauty and delicious fruit. This Ficus Carica variety, sometimes referred to as a Chicago Hardy Tree, produces figs with light brown to violet skin and a bright strawberry-red flesh. These figs are not only excellent for fresh eating, but also perfect for drying and making preserves. The Celeste’s closed eye makes it resistant to insects, and its resistance to cracking makes it an excellent choice for areas with summer rainfall.

This hardy tree is known for putting most of its energy into producing a main crop that ripens from late August into September. While it may occasionally produce a breba crop, the main harvest is what you can look forward to each year. For optimal growth, we recommend growing the Celeste Fig Plant in areas with long, hot growing seasons. It is not recommended for cool, coastal regions, as it thrives in warmer temperatures.

Care Tips: The Celeste Fig Plant prefers well-drained, loamy soil. Once established, it has a fair drought tolerance, needing a deep watering every one to two weeks. Check the soil moisture regularly; if it feels dry near the surface, it’s time to water. Trees in containers will generally require more frequent watering than those planted in the ground, especially during periods of extreme heat or prolonged drought. Fertilization is usually not necessary unless your soil is lacking in nutrients. If needed, apply a slow-release, well-balanced organic fertilizer (like 10-10-10) in early spring.

The Celeste Fig requires full sun, needing at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight per day to ensure optimal fruit production. Ideal temperatures range from 65°F to 90°F, creating the perfect environment for this fig tree to flourish. The benefits of growing your own Celeste Fig Plant include enjoying fresh, flavorful figs, adding an attractive tree to your landscape, and having a rewarding gardening experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How big will the Celeste Fig Plant get? The Celeste Fig can grow to be 10-30 feet tall, but can be kept smaller with pruning.
• What kind of soil does it need? It prefers well-drained, loamy soil.
• How often should I water it? Once established, water deeply every 1-2 weeks, checking soil moisture regularly.
• Does it need fertilizer? Only if your soil is nutrient-poor. Use a slow-release 10-10-10 fertilizer in early spring if needed.
• How much sunlight does it need? At least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal fruit production.