Chicago Hardy Fig
Ficus carica 'Chicago Hardy'
$83.00
Noted for having unusually good winter hardiness, this variety can be maintained as a large shrub in cooler areas with some winter protection; sweet purplish-red fruit in fall, in clusters among interesting lobed leaves; also a great container plant
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Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Edible Qualities
although it does have ornamental merits as well. It produces plum purple fruit (technically 'pomes') which are usually ready for picking from early to mid fall. The fruits have a sweet taste., Chicago Hardy Fig is a small tree that is commonly grown for its edible qualities
Planting and Growing
and is as much at home in a landscape or flower garden as it is in a designated edibles garden. It does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, This tree is quite ornamental as well as edible
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun to partial shade
Deer Resistant
Keep moisture level average to moist
Mature Size 20'Hx20'W
Sweet fruit used for raw; cooking; preserves
Harvest from early to mid fall
Attracts birds
Zone 6a
Likes well drained soil
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