Celeste Fig Tree

Celeste Fig Tree Care

Ficus Carica 'celestial'

What is the plant

Noted for its cold-hardiness, Ficus carica 'Celeste' (Fig) is a deciduous multi-branched shrub adorned with large, thick, deeply lobed leaves, up to 1 ft. long (30 cm). Insignificant flowers form inside a hollow receptacle in spring that, when mature, enlarges and becomes fleshy.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

min -10°C

Hardiness zone

6 - 10

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Although an established Fig tree can make do with only getting water from natural rainfall and can survive droughts, it helps to water your tree consistently especially during extended drought seasons. This is especially helpful if you want to be rewarded with an abundance of fig fruits. As a general rule, a Fig tree needs at least 1 to 1 1/2 inches of water a week. Check the tree’s leaves, if they start turning yellow and dropping off then it’s a sign that the tree needs to be watered. Keep the soil moist but not soaked. Adding a layer of mulch around the tree can help retain moisture.
Pruning
They should not be pruned heavily, as this can reduce fruit production.
Fertilizer
Fig trees usually don’t need fertilizer, unless they’re lacking in nutrients. Trees kept in containers need fertilizer more often than trees planted in the ground. To fertilize your fig trees, give them a slow release fertilizer that’s well-balanced, like formula 10-10-10 or 8-8-8, once in the spring and once in the fall.

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Sunlight
Best grown in full sun to part shade.
Soil
Perform well in most types of soil.
Temperature
Fig trees are native to subtropical climates and are hardy to United States Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 and warmer. Although they can tolerate temperatures as low as 15 degrees Fahrenheit, Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experimentation Station states that figs need mild winters to survive.