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edibleFamily: MoraceaeGenus: Ficus-Edible
Cultivar
Celeste Fig
Ficus 'Celeste'
Cultivar: Celeste
The Celeste fig is a productive cultivar recognized for its small to medium-sized, brownish-purple fruit with rich, sweet flavor and firm texture. This versatile variety is favored by gardeners for its ability to produce fruit without a pollinator and its excellent performance in both home orchards and large containers. It grows into a handsome, rounded tree that offers both ornamental appeal and a reliable seasonal harvest.
Celeste is a highly regarded, self-pollinating fig cultivar known for its high-quality, sweet fruit and robust growth.
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Plant Detail
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Full sun for optimal fruit production.
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Water
Consistent moisture is important for fruit development, though established plants show moderate drought tolerance.
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Mature size
8-10 feet tall and wide
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Hardiness
7-10
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Growth habit
Upright, rounded tree
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Plant type
Fruiting tree
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Celeste is noted for having 'closed' eyes, which helps the fruit resist spoilage and insect damage during ripening.
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Climate note
Prefers warm growing seasons; some cold tolerance, though protection may be required in zones near the lower hardiness limit.
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Flower / fruit
Produces sweet, brownish-purple fruit that ripens in mid-summer; self-pollinating.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Full sun for optimal fruit production.
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Growth rate
Moderate
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring; excessive nitrogen may reduce fruit production and encourage leafy growth.
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Pruning
Prune during the dormant winter season to manage height and encourage outward, productive branching.
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Care notes
Celeste is noted for having 'closed' eyes, which helps the fruit resist spoilage and insect damage during ripening.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
8-10 feet tall and wide
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Growth habit
Upright, rounded tree
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Spacing
10-12 feet apart
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Produces sweet, brownish-purple fruit that ripens in mid-summer; self-pollinating.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
7-10
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Temperature
Prefers warm growing seasons; some cold tolerance, though protection may be required in zones near the lower hardiness limit.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Consistent moisture is important for fruit development, though established plants show moderate drought tolerance.
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Soil
Requires fertile, well-draining soil; avoid heavy clay that remains soggy.
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Soil pH
6.0-7.5
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Suitable for large containers; use a high-quality potting mix and ensure excellent drainage.
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Family
Moraceae
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Foliage Look
Lush, broad, deep green lobed foliage with a slightly rough, leathery surface.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are palmately lobed, typically with 3 to 5 distinct, rounded lobes, deep green color.
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Fruit Flower Look
Small, tear-drop shaped fruits with brownish-purple skin and sweet, strawberry-colored flesh.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Fruit develops directly from the stems; do not show fruit on young, non-reproductive starter plugs.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain the natural rounded, spreading habit; avoid strictly columnar or weeping shapes.
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Mature Plant Look
A stately, multi-branched deciduous tree with a rounded crown.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Rounded tree form with smooth gray bark, large palmately-lobed leaves, and axillary fruit development.
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Morphology Rules
Ensure realistic leaf structure; fig leaves are distinctively lobed and matte-textured.
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Plant Faqs
Does the Celeste fig require another tree to produce fruit? No, Celeste is self-pollinating. How large do these trees grow? Celeste figs typically reach 8 to 10 feet in height and width. When is the best time to prune? Pruning is best performed during the winter dormant season. Can I grow this in a pot? Yes, Celeste performs well in large containers with good drainage.
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Root Look
Healthy, fibrous white to tan root mass visible in the plug structure.
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Soil Look
Dark, rich, well-draining organic soil medium.
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Starter Stage
Small, leafy green plug with active root system.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Soft green stems, simple lobed leaves with rough texture, and visible root structure in plug.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Celeste Fig. This is Celeste Fig, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this productive tree become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future food forest you want to create. The Celeste fig produces delicious, brownish-purple fruit with a rich, sweet flavor and a firm texture that is perfect for fresh eating. Establish your starter plant in a four-inch pot with a quality, well-draining mix, and later move it to a final container or sunny in-ground location. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Ficus carica Celeste Fig Fruit Tree Edible Garden Self-Pollinating Home Orchard Container Gardening Agardeni Fig Tree Care Fruit Production
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Youtube Video Summary
Explore the Celeste fig, a reliable and productive cultivar prized for its sweet fruit. Ideal for home orchards or containers, this self-pollinating tree is a perfect choice for aspiring fruit growers.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing the Celeste Fig - Ficus carica 'Celeste'
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