Stella Fig

Scientific Name: Ficus carica 'Cordi'

Also Known As

Ficus carica 'Stella'
Ficus carica Stella™
Cordi Fig

Plant type

tree, shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 8'-15'
W: 8'-15'

planting zones

7a-11

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Stella Fig plant details

Stella Fig is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable, shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring flowers emerge followed by black, green and yellow fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in acidic, average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Stella Fig

Plant type: fruit / vegetable, shrub or tree
Plant family: moraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 FT - 15 FT - wide, 8 FT - 15 FT - tall
Uses: edible fruit

GROWING CONDITIONS for Stella Fig

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A choice fig for cooler/coastal climates, large, luscious green figs with sweet red centers grow on a 10 x 10' shrub/tree, it also makes a nice accent for a Mediterranean styled garden, thought to be originally from Italy. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Stella has sweet, striking, purplish-red flesh, and its ripe well in cooler climate.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

The Stella fig produces large elongated, pear-shaped fruit with deep purplish-red sweet flesh and yellow/green skin. Considered by many to be an excellent variety for cooler climates where it is a reliable producer. The story goes that this fig was brought to the US by an Italian sailor and at one point was considered lost but was recently rediscovered in Portland, Oregon. Stella was found and reintroduced by One Green World Nursery. Many consider Stella or Cordi to be the same as Adriatic due to their strong similarities. Fig trees do best where they get at least 8 hours of direct sun per day. Once well established they are fairly drought tolerant but extended dry periods can cause leaf and fruit drop as well as early dormancy. A deep organic mulch will help to alleviate extremes in moisture levels, reduce nematode issues, as well as to reduce competition from weeds.

By: Almost Eden

This lady was brought to Portland by an Italian sailor many decades ago. And what a lady! She keeps her rich, deep ruby flesh hidden under her early bright green skin that matures to almost black. Her large fruit are very flavorful and attractive on the table.