I am also on the border here in new jersey..I would not recommend celeste for a new fig owner they are finicky drop fruit and produce small figs.. I would recommend Marseillis vs black hardy fig of medium size good flavor. Dottato a green fig good amber center real sweet, or third would be a black mission if you like the mission fig taste medium size fig good fig taste. also learn how to winterize your fig in our area it is very important for a fig tree for the first few years 5-7 to be winterized and protected from freeze damage. Pruning is also something you will need to do to keep your tree under control next to the house. as if left unpruned and mild winter you could have issues. All your answers can be found in this forum or others email me if you have specific questions I can help..