Description
Ficus carica is best grown in USDA Zones 7b-10 in organically rich, moist, well-drained soils in full fun to part shade. Chicago Hardy is noted for having one of the best winter hardiness ratings of the species.
Ficus carica ‘Chicago Hardy’
(Chicago Hardy Fig)
$49.99
Hardiness Zones:
5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9bQuick Overview:
The Chicago Hardy Fig tree is known for being especially cold hardy and producing small, brown to purple colored figs. The inside of the fruit is colored a lovely shade that looks like strawberry jam. This plant is also known as the Bensonhurst Purple fig or the Hardy Chicago. This plant is heat tolerant and self-pollinating, meaning that it does not need to be planted near another variety of fig to produce fruit.
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Additional information
| Common Name | Chicago Hardy Fig |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Ficus carica 'Chicago Hardy' |
| Container/Amount | 7 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | 10-15' |
| Width | 10-15' |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | late Spring |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Berry Color | Edible fruit – fig |
