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Ficus carica 'Chicago Hardy'
Fig, Chicago Hardy
Productive and easy to grow. Bears delicious medium-size figs. Exhibits heat and drought-tolerance once established. May die back in colder climates and resume growth in spring. Bears fruit early on new growth. Fruit produced on the older wood will appear in early summer and fruit on new growth will appear in early fall. Ripe fruit has a dark mahogany color and will ripen all the way till the first hard frost. Also grows well in containers.
- Easy, productive fig for home gardens
- Medium fruits with dark mahogany skin
- Bears on old wood and again on new growth
- Good in containers and tolerant of heat and drought
- Category: Small Fruit
- Hardiness Zone: 6-10
- Height: 60-96 in
- Spread: 48-72 in
- Spacing: 72 in
- Temperature: 25 to 95°F
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Ficus carica 'Chicago Hardy'
Site figs in the warmest, sunniest spot you have with good drainage. Keep young plants watered until established, mulch roots in cold areas, and prune lightly to maintain shape. Container culture works well where winters are harsh.