The Stella fig is a large, cold-hardy, self-fertile fig tree known for producing striking green to bronze-skinned fruit with a deep purplish-red or amber interior. It features a very sweet, jam-like texture and a bold, complex berry or strawberry-like flavor.
 
Stella figs (also known as Dalmatie or Vasilika Sika) are highly regarded by home gardeners and orchardists for several specific reasons:
 
Flavor Profile: They offer a rich, intensely sweet taste with a smooth, jam-like pulp . The fruit develops a distinct and complex berry profile, leaning towards a strawberry or raspberry-like taste when fully ripe.
 
Climate and Hardiness: Stella figs perform exceptionally well in cooler climates (hardy down to 0° to 5°F) , allowing them to reliably ripen in areas with shorter summers and on the West Coast.
 
Size: This variety produces very large figs, with fruit frequently weighing over 150 grams  and brebas (the early crop) sometimes reaching 200 grams .
 
Growth Habit: The trees are fast, vigorous growers that reach maturity around 8 to 10 feet. They are highly adaptable and do wonderfully when grown directly in the ground or kept in patio containers.
 
Harvest: They yield two crops (breba and main) and typically ripen from mid-summer through early autumn, depending on the growing zone.