Chicago Hardy fig tree ‘Chicago Hardy ‘

Description

Chicago Hardy fig tree Ficus carica ‘Chicago Hardy ’
Height grows 10 to 15 feet
zones 6-10 is recommended
Partial to full sun
Perennial fruit tree excellent for food forests
Plant grown in 3″ starter pot

The Chicago Hardy fig (Ficus carica ‘Chicago Hardy’) is a cold-hardy fig variety that is known for its delicious fruit and easy care. It is a deciduous shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10-15 feet tall in the ground, but will be smaller in a container. The leaves are large and dark green, and the fruit is small to medium-sized, with a purple or brown skin and a sweet, strawberry-flavored flesh.

The Chicago Hardy fig is self-fertile, so it does not need a second fig tree for pollination. It can be grown in USDA zones 5-9, and it can tolerate temperatures as low as -10 degrees Fahrenheit. The tree is drought-tolerant once established, but it does need regular watering during the first year after planting.

The Chicago Hardy fig is a good choice for gardeners in cold climates who want to grow their own figs. It is a productive tree that is easy to care for, and it produces delicious fruit that can be eaten fresh, dried, or cooked.

Here are some additional details about the Chicago Hardy fig:

Fruit ripens in late summer or fall on new wood.
The fruit is about 2 inches in diameter and has a purple or brown skin.
The flesh of the fruit is sweet and has a strawberry flavor.
The tree is self-fertile, so it does not need a second fig tree for pollination.
The tree is hardy to USDA zones 5-9.
The tree is drought-tolerant once established.
The tree can be grown in a container or in the ground.
If you are looking for a cold-hardy fig variety that is easy to care for and produces delicious fruit, the Chicago Hardy fig is a good choice.