Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia, Western Asia
Western Asia
Types
Celeste, Malta, Sugar
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Dry areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
broad, flat
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Garland
Used for making green dye, 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Celeste'
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Celeste Fig, Fig
Sweet Cherry
In German
Echte Feige
Süße Kirsche
In French
Ficus carica
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
Ficus carica
Cereza dulce
In Greek
Celeste Fig
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Figueira-comum
Cereja doce
In Polish
Figowiec pospolity
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Ficus carica
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Properties of Celeste Fig and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Celeste Fig and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Celeste Fig and Sweet Cherry. Celeste Fig doesn't have thorns and Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Celeste Fig does not have fragrant flowers. Celeste Fig has allergic reactions like Poisonous when unripe and Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Poisonous when unripe. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Celeste Fig and Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Celeste Fig and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Celeste Fig and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Celeste Fig and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celeste Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celeste Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celeste Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Celeste Fig and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Celeste Fig and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Celeste Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Celeste Fig and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Celeste Fig flower color: Green
Celeste Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Celeste Fig and Sweet Cherry
Care of Celeste Fig and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celeste Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Celeste Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.