Celeste Fig

🌿 Ships well rooted in a 3.5 x 9 inch deep tree pot. May arrive dormant and without leaves/foliage December through April.

The Celeste Fig (Ficus carica 'Celeste') is one of the most beloved fig varieties for Southern growers. Known as the “sugar fig,” it produces abundant, medium-sized fruit with light brown to violet skin and a rich, honey-sweet flavor. Its closed eye (small, tight fruit opening) makes the fruit more resistant to souring and pests compared to many other fig varieties.

This variety is also prized for its cold hardiness, reliably producing crops even in regions where other figs may struggle. With its compact growth habit, Celeste is well-suited for home orchards, backyard growers, and even container gardening.

Latin Name: Ficus carica
Site and Soil: Figs do well in a variety of soils, but require at least 8 hours of sunlight during the growing season.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fruitful.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 7-10' h x 7-10' w
Taste: Sweet, honey
Ripening Time: July – frost
Pests & Diseases: Figs are not bothered by pests in our region. Cover plants with netting if birds are a problem. Fig Mosaic Virus is a benign virus that exists in all cultivated fig trees. Yellow spotting of the leaves is a cosmetic symptom that shows more in container culture, but is quickly outgrown once trees are planted in the ground.
USDA Zone: 7-10