CELESTE FIG 5gal

Do you dream of biting into a sweet, honey-flavored fig straight from your backyard? The Celeste Fig is an outstanding choice, especially favored for its delicious taste and remarkably reliable harvests. Often called the 'Sugar Fig' due to its intense sweetness, this variety produces medium-sized fruit with violet-brown skin and amber flesh. It typically grows to a manageable size of 10-15 feet tall and wide, though it can be kept smaller with strategic pruning, making it suitable for various garden spaces or even a large container. The Celeste Fig absolutely thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily to ensure abundant fruit production and ripening.

While figs are generally less prone to animal damage than berries, some determined critters, like birds or squirrels, might discover your ripening bounty. If you notice your harvest diminishing, a simple bird net can effectively protect your precious fruit.

For a happy and prolific Celeste Fig tree, plant it in well-drained soil. Figs dislike standing water around their roots, so good drainage is key. Apply a generous layer of Watters Premium Mulch around the base of your fig. This beneficial mulch is incredibly effective at conserving vital soil moisture, a significant advantage in our dry Arizona climate. It also helps regulate soil temperature, keeping roots cool during hot summers and providing insulation in cooler months, while suppressing weeds. To encourage robust growth and a bountiful harvest of those sweet figs, feed your tree with Watters 6-4-4-7 Fruit & Vegetable Food. This carefully balanced organic formula provides all the necessary nutrients, including essential calcium, for strong, healthy branches and an abundance of delicious fruit.

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