Celeste Fig Tree
Container Size :#5
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Celeste Fig Tree is self-fertile, but the fruit crop will be larger if the tree is planted with a second tree.
Ficus carica
Known as the "sugar fig", Celest fig produces medium-size fruit with light brown to violet skin and strawberry pink flesh. Celest is one of the best varieties for drying and preserves.
12' - 15' height with 12' - 15' spread
12' - 15' height with 12' - 15' spread
Plant 15' away from other trees and buildings
Figs will tolerate any type of soil that is fast-draining with plenty of organic matter. Figs require 8 hours a day of full sun and long hot summers to produce fruit, and must be protected from cold Winters. They like regular water but will tolerate drought once the tree is eatablished. Water deeply at least once a week the first year. The sap of fig trees can be irritating, wear gloves when pruning the trees or harvesting the fruit. Figs are easily be trained as espaliers and do well in containers.
