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‘Chicago Hardy’

Fig

Ficus carica

'Chicago Hardy'

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Close up of Chicago Hardy Ficus purple fig

Close up of Chicago Hardy Ficus green foliage

Edible
Unique foliage
Very vigorous

Description: A hardy edible fig! 'Chicago Hardy' is one of the most cold-resistant figs on the market. Though it may die back to the ground in the colder ends of its range, it resprouts from the roots and will still bear sweet edible figs in autumn. Can grow in warmer parts of USDA zone 5 in protected sites; it should be mulched well in these areas for best results.

USDA Zone: 6 - 10 (-10°F/-23°C)
Exposure: Full sun, Part sun
Height: 10 - 20'
Width: 12 - 22'
Finish Time: .5 season
Type: Deciduous
Bloom Time: Spring
Flower Color: Green
Foliage Color: Green
Liner Sizes: 4"

General Care

Soil

Requires well-drained soil; tolerant of dry conditions.

Pruning

Pruning not required in cold climates except to remove any winter damaged wood if present. In warm climates, plants can be thinned in early spring, as new growth begins to emerge.

Uses

Edible gardens; specimen; shrub borders; herb gardens.

Growing Tips

Site in a protected area and mulch well in colder areas. Loves sunny, dry conditions. Plants can also be grown in pots and stored on the dry side over winter. Figs are ready to harvest when they are soft and sweet.

Features: Clay soil, Drought tolerant, Edible, Heat tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Ficus, Common name: Fig, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Green flowers, Green foliage