Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia, Western Asia
California, Mexico
Types
Celeste, Malta, Sugar
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Garland
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in 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, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Celeste'
PINUS radiata
Common Name
Celeste Fig, Fig
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
अंजीर
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Echte Feige
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
Ficus carica
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
Ficus carica
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
Celeste Fig
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
Figueira-comum
Monterey Pine
In Polish
Figowiec pospolity
Monterey Pine
In Latin
Ficus carica
Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Celeste Fig and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Celeste Fig and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Celeste Fig and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celeste Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celeste Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celeste Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Celeste Fig and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Celeste Fig and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Celeste Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Celeste Fig and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Celeste Fig flower color: Green
Celeste Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Monterey Pine flower color:
- Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Celeste Fig and Monterey Pine
Care of Celeste Fig and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celeste Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Celeste Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.