Live Celeste Fig Tree (5-9") - Ficus carica Sugar Fig - Cold Hardy Zones 6-10 - Sweetest Fruit Variety - Pest Resistant Closed Eye - Fast Growing Container or Garden Patio Plant - Self Pollinating

Brand: Generic

Color: Green (Foliage), Violet/Brown (Fruit)

Features:

• What You Will Receive: You will receive 1 Live Celeste Fig Starter Plant, currently standing 5-9 inches tall. This vigorous, well-rooted sapling is shipped in its soil plug or grow pot (not bare root) to ensure maximum hydration and is ready to be potted up immediately upon arrival.
• The 'Sugar Fig' Experience: Grow nature’s dessert in your own backyard. The Celeste is world-famous as the 'Sugar Fig' because of its incredibly high sugar content. It produces small to medium-sized fruit with violet-brown skin and a smooth, rose-colored flesh that tastes like sweet honey and berry preserves.
• Pest & Spoilage Resistant: Enjoy more harvest and less waste. The Celeste features a unique 'closed eye' (the opening at the bottom of the fruit), which prevents dried fruit beetles and moisture from entering. This makes it highly resistant to souring and spoilage, even in the humid Southeast where other figs fail.
• Versatile Growing Options: A perfect fit for any gardener. This variety is heat-tolerant and cold-hardy (Zones 6-10), thriving in the ground as a productive tree. However, it also adapts beautifully to containers, making it an excellent choice for patio orchards, balconies, or small urban gardens.
• Easy Care & Self-Pollinating: No need for a second tree! The Celeste is self-fertile, meaning a single plant will produce buckets of fruit. It is known for its reliability and low maintenance, requiring only full sun and moderate water to produce a massive crop in early-to-mid summer.
• Guarantee & Secure Shipping: We utilize professional, eco-friendly packaging to secure the foliage and root system during transit. Care Instructions: Upon arrival, unbox immediately and water well. Keep in a shaded area for 24-48 hours to recover from travel stress before moving to a sunny location. Satisfaction guaranteed.

Details: Taste the Sweetest Fig on the Market If you have a sweet tooth, the Celeste Fig (Ficus carica) is the tree for you. Often affectionately called the 'Sugar Fig,' this variety is legendary among fruit enthusiasts for its rich, sugary flavor and smooth texture. Imagine walking out to your garden and harvesting a basket of violet-bronze gems that taste like strawberry jam mixed with honey. It’s a gourmet treat you simply cannot find on grocery store shelves. Built for Resilience and Reliability The Celeste is a survivor. It is widely considered one of the most reliable figs for home gardeners, particularly in humid climates. Its standout feature is its 'tight eye'—the small opening at the base of the fruit remains closed, protecting the sweet flesh inside from pests and rain. This means while other figs might spoil on the branch, the Celeste remains perfect until you are ready to pick it. Perfect for Patios and Orchards Alike Whether you have a sprawling lawn or a compact city balcony, the Celeste fits right in. It is a vigorous grower that forms a beautiful, shrub-like tree with large, lobed tropical leaves. In colder zones (6-7), it can easily be grown in a large pot and moved into a garage during deep freezes, allowing northern gardeners to enjoy tropical fruit year after year. Start Your Harvest Today We ship these plants at a healthy 5-9 inch height, giving you a head start on the growing season. The Celeste is a heavy producer, often yielding fruit in its second or third year. It requires very little pruning and is naturally disease-resistant.

Package Dimensions: 14.0 x 4.0 x 4.0 inches