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Hardy Chicago Fig

$30.99 - $30.99
$30.99
$30.99 - $30.99
$30.99
SKU D320

Ficus carica 'Chicago Hardy'

From a garden near Chicago comes this excellent fig which, once established, can freeze to the ground and come back to produce a crop the same year! The fruit is medium to small, with dark brown skin and a sweet, rich flavor.

This variety is grown from tissue culture and has been heat-treated to significantly reduce the presence of Fig Mosaic Virus. In some protected locations hardy to -15F.

Cold Hardy to Zone: 6

Mature Height: 10'-15'

Sun: Full Sun

Ripening Time: August-October in hot summer regions

Pollination: Self-Fertile

Click here to read our Fig Growing Guide

Size: 1 Gallon Pot
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  • Which fig tree, Nordland fig or Hardy Cicago fig, is harder in freezing cold winter? Which fig is tastier?

    The Chicago Hardy Fig is known to perform well in -15 degree temperatures. It would be best to plant it near a wall that can provide shelter and additional heat during the summer to help with ripening. 

  • what's the chill hour requirement?

    300+ chilling hours

  • Is it self fertile or does it need a companion?

    It is self fertile.

  • Your growing guide states “Figs are hardy to USDA zones 7-11”. If the Chicago Fig is the exception, are there any growing/care exceptions?

    Not especially, it should be grown like any other fig.