Ficus carica (Fig 'Celeste') Deer resistant well-drained soils

well-drained soils

5 ft Attracts Butterflies Host plant Monarch

It needs full sun but will tolerate partial shade

flowering can be impaired by frost

fall Mature height 1-3 ft Mature width 1 ft Attracts Butterflies

Ficus carica (Fig 'Celeste') Deer resistant well-drained soilsCeleste Fig produces medium sized fruit with smooth, light brown to violet colored skin. The underside of the fruit has a very small, tightly closed hole or eye which prevents fruit rot from bugs and moisture entering the fruit. Celeste fruit has a rich, sweet flavor, and has excellent fresh dessert quality. It is a great processing fig, either frozen or processed as fig preserves. Celeste is one of the most cold hardy varieties. It is best not to