Celeste Fig Tree

About Celeste Fig Trees

The Celeste Fig Tree—also called the Celestial Fig or Sugar Fig—is cherished for its sweet, honey-like flavor and small to medium fruit with rose-colored to violet skin. More cold-hardy than many other fig varieties, Celeste thrives across the southeastern U.S., is a favorite in California, and handles heat and humidity with ease.

This variety is known for its natural pest and disease resistance. As a closed eye fig, Celeste resists fruit spoilage caused by rain or pests like wasps, helping ensure a cleaner, higher-yielding harvest.

Delicious Fruit and Edible Leaves

Figs have been prized since Classical times for their rich flavor and versatility. Celeste figs are excellent fresh, dried, canned, or frozen. Enjoy them in salads, charcuterie boards, with cheese, or in desserts. Their flavor is deeply sweet, making them a hit in both savory and sweet dishes.

Even the broad, lobed leaves of the Celeste Fig Tree are edible! They’re often used for grilling, steaming, or baking, imparting a light smoky flavor to meats and vegetables. The dehydrated leaves can also be steeped to make fig leaf tea.

Figs are a nutrient-dense fruit, high in fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, and vitamins A and C.

Growing Celeste Fig Trees

Celeste Fig Trees are deciduous and can grow up to 7–10 feet tall and wide. They thrive in well-draining soil with full sun exposure and are easy to grow in both outdoor gardens and large containers.

• In-ground hardiness: USDA Zones 6–9
• Container hardiness: USDA Zones 2–9 (with winter protection)

Winter Protection in Colder Climates

In areas where winter temperatures drop below freezing, Celeste fig trees benefit from insulation:

• Potted Trees: Move to an insulated, unheated room like a garage or basement. Water just enough to keep the roots moist but not wet.
• In-Ground Trees: Protect with chicken wire cages stuffed with leaves or straw, wrapped in burlap. You can also bend flexible branches down to protect them. Even if the top dies back, new shoots will emerge from the roots in spring—Celeste produces fruit on new growth.

Why Choose Celeste Fig?

• Cold-hardy and heat tolerant
• Self-pollinating (no second tree needed)
• Container-friendly and compact
• Pest-resistant closed eye fruit
• Fast-growing and productive
• Delicious fruit and edible leaves

Buy a Celeste Fig Tree Today

Enjoy the beauty, flavor, and versatility of the Celeste Fig Tree—a compact, cold-hardy fig variety that rewards you with sweet fruit, edible leaves, and attractive green foliage. Great for containers or garden beds alike!