Ficus carica 'Chicago Hardy' ~ Chicago Hardy Fig-ServeScape
Ficus carica 'Chicago Hardy' ~ Chicago Hardy Fig-ServeScape
Ficus carica 'Chicago Hardy' ~ 'Chicago Hardy' Fig - Delivered By ServeScape
Ficus carica 'Chicago Hardy' ~ Chicago Hardy Fig-ServeScape

Ficus carica 'Chicago Hardy'

Chicago Hardy Fig

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**Dormancy Note - This plant is currently dormant for the winter! It is available for purchase! Your delivered plant may be dormant, or showing very little top growth. However, you can still plant! These plants are putting all their energy into root production, so they will be ready to thrive in the spring! If you have any issues with your plant the following peak season, you can fill out our return request form to request a replacement plant.

The Chicago Hardy Fig, also known as Ficus carica 'Chicago Hardy', is a variety of fig tree that is known for its ability to withstand colder temperatures compared to other fig varieties. It is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 15-30 feet tall and wide. The Chicago Hardy Fig produces sweet and delicious fruit that ripens in late summer or early fall.

This fig tree is well-suited for growing in USDA hardiness zones 5-10, which means it can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°F (-23°C). However, it is important to note that even though it is more cold-hardy than other fig varieties, it may still require some winter protection in colder regions.

When planting a Chicago Hardy Fig, make sure to choose a sunny location with well-draining soil. Regular watering and occasional fertilization will help promote healthy growth and fruit production. Pruning can be done in late winter or early spring to maintain the desired shape and size of the tree.

Type: 

Tree

Height: 

10' - 15'

Spread: 

9' - 12’

Spacing: 

10’

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

6 - 10

Culture: 

Full SunPart Sun 

Bloom Color: 

N/A

Season of Interest: 

SpringSummer

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance.  Water regularly-weekly or more in extreme heat.  Watch for mites, aphids, mealybugs, nematodes, and scale.  Fruit can become messy if not promptly harvested.  Chicago Hardy will produce fruit on new growth from branches that have died back from winter damage.  Winter damaged plants may only reach 3-4’ if in climates that regularly induce dieback (temperatures below 10F).

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, BordersWoodland GardenWildlife GardensShade Tree, Edible Landscapes, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Lavender, Strawberry, Rosemary

IMAGES: Debouch, Hardy chicago fig, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Famartin2020-07-11 07 51 49 Leaves in mid-summer on a Chicago Hardy Common Fig along Tranquility Court in the Franklin Farm section of Oak Hill, Fairfax County, VirginiaCC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Famartin2017-08-25 08 43 41 Ripe fruit of a Chicago Hardy Fig along Tranquility Court in the Franklin Farm section of Oak Hill, Fairfax County, VirginiaCC BY-SA 4.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

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