LSU Tiger Fig

Scientific Name: Ficus carica 'LSU Tiger'

Also Known As

Ficus carica 'Mega Celeste'
Ficus carica 'Tiger'

Plant type

tree, shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 8'-10'

planting zones

7a-11

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LSU Tiger Fig plant details

LSU Tiger Fig is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable, shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and winter green flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF LSU Tiger Fig

Plant type: fruit / vegetable, shrub or tree
Plant family: moraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in spring and winter
Uses: easy-to-grow, edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for LSU Tiger Fig

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and seaside / salt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Imagine Celeste on steroids as Mega Celeste produces medium to large figs with a flavor nearly as rich and sweet as its namesake. The large pear shaped to turbinate figs have a dark violet skin with white flesh and a dark purplish-red pulp. The eye is small but open and the figs are resistant to spoiling and splitting. Mega Celeste is known to produce a breba crop. This is a likely, but as of yet unconfirmed, unofficial LSU release from Dr. O'Rourke's breeding program.