Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia, Western Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Celeste, Malta, Sugar
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
Dry areas
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Garland
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Celeste'
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Celeste Fig, Fig
American Beech
In Hindi
अंजीर
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Echte Feige
Amerikanische Buche
In French
Ficus carica
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
Ficus carica
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
Celeste Fig
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
Figueira-comum
faia americano
In Polish
Figowiec pospolity
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
Ficus carica
Latin fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Celeste Fig and American Beech
Season and care of Celeste Fig and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Celeste Fig and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celeste Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Beech season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celeste Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Celeste Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Celeste Fig and American Beech Physical Information
Celeste Fig and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Celeste Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Celeste Fig and American Beech are as follows:
Celeste Fig flower color: Green
Celeste Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Celeste Fig and American Beech
Care of Celeste Fig and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celeste Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Celeste Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.