Celeste Fig Tree

Celeste Fig Tree

Sweet-Tasting, Cold-Hardy Fig Tree for Easy Home Growing

Celeste Fig Tree (Ficus carica ‘Celeste’) is one of the most popular fig varieties for home gardens. Nicknamed the ‘Sugar Fig,’ it produces small to medium-sized, violet-brown fruit with a rich, honey-like sweetness.

Hardy and adaptable, Celeste thrives in warm climates but also shows excellent cold tolerance compared to many other fig trees. With minimal care, it offers a bountiful harvest in mid to late summer, making it a perfect choice for fresh eating, drying, or preserves.

• Sweet, honey-flavored fruit (Sugar Fig)
• Thrives in full sun with minimal care
• Cold-hardy compared to other fig varieties
• Mature Size: 815 ft. tall, 810 ft. wide
• Great for backyard orchards and large containers
• Harvest: Mid to Late Summer

Note: Celeste Fig is self-pollinating and requires no companion tree to bear fruit.

Growing Zones: 710 outdoors (can be container grown in cooler zones)

FAQ’s

Do I need two Celeste Fig Trees to get fruit?

No, Celeste Fig is self-pollinating and will produce fruit on its own.

When does the Celeste Fig produce fruit?

It typically ripens in mid to late summer, depending on climate conditions.

Is the Celeste Fig Tree cold-hardy?

Yes, it is one of the more cold-tolerant fig varieties, suitable for zones 710 and container-growing in colder areas.

Can it grow in containers?

Yes, Celeste Fig adapts well to large containers, making it great for patios or small gardens.