Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Asia, China
Types
Celeste, Malta, Sugar
Candleberry tree
Habitat
Dry areas
Saline Soils, Upland, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
White, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
Nausea, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue
Boils
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Garland
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Street Trees
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Celeste'
TRIADICA sebifera
Common Name
Celeste Fig, Fig
Chinese Tallow
In German
Echte Feige
chinesisch Talg
In French
Ficus carica
chinesisch Talg
In Spanish
Ficus carica
suif chinois
In Greek
Celeste Fig
κινέζικο ζωικό λίπος
In Portuguese
Figueira-comum
sebo chinesa
In Polish
Figowiec pospolity
chiński łój
In Latin
Ficus carica
Chinese adipe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Malpighiales
Family
Moraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Celeste Fig and Chinese Tallow
Season and care of Celeste Fig and Chinese Tallow is important to know. While considering everything about Celeste Fig and Chinese Tallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celeste Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chinese Tallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celeste Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chinese Tallow is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celeste Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinese Tallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Celeste Fig and Chinese Tallow Physical Information
Celeste Fig and Chinese Tallow physical information is very important for comparison. Celeste Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Chinese Tallow height is 60.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Celeste Fig and Chinese Tallow are as follows:
Celeste Fig flower color: Green
Celeste Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chinese Tallow flower color: Yellow
- Chinese Tallow leaf color: Green
Care of Celeste Fig and Chinese Tallow
Care of Celeste Fig and Chinese Tallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celeste Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Tallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Celeste Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Tallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.