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Pre‑Order Now: Grow Delicious Fruit with the Chicago Hardy Fig!
Pre‑Order Now until April 1st! Orders are currently scheduled to ship April 2026.
Ficus carica ‘Chicago Hardy’ is one of the most cold‑tolerant figs available, producing sweet, medium‑sized fruit even in cooler climates. This vigorous, easy‑to‑grow variety offers both ornamental beauty and reliable harvests.
Key Features:
- Exceptionally cold hardy for a fig
- Sweet, richly flavored fruit
- Attractive lobed foliage
- Can be grown in containers or in‑ground
- Fast growing and productive
- Hardy in zones 5–10
Growing Conditions:
Plant in full sun in well‑drained soil. Water regularly during establishment. Protect young plants in colder climates during the first winter. Prune lightly to shape if needed.
Landscape Uses:
Excellent for edible gardens, containers, patios, and Mediterranean‑style plantings. Provides both ornamental value and fruit production.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How cold hardy is Chicago Hardy?
It can survive winter temperatures down to around ‑10°F once established.
Does it produce fruit in cooler climates?
Yes—this variety is known for reliable fruiting even in northern regions.
Can it grow in a container?
Absolutely. It performs well in large pots with proper care.
[Pre‑Order Now] – Limited availability, ships April 2026!
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Orders containing only hard goods generally ship right away
as the inventory allows. Those items ship year-round and generally within one
week.
When ordering plants during fall or spring shipping, we will
set your order for the next available shipping week appropriate for your
location. April and May are our busiest months, and sometimes shipping delays
happen. Plants may be processed later than scheduled or the shipping department may get behind. This is not the norm, but it does sometimes happen. Please bear with us if this happens.
Our bare-root (field-grown) trees and shrubs typically arrive at the facility for shipping in November, December, and January (for fall shipping) and in February, March, April, and May (for spring shipping).
An example of month-by-month shipping would be as follows, as plants are available:
January - zones 9 - 10
February - zones 8 - 10
March - zones 7 - 10
April - zones 6 - 10
May - zones 5 - 9
June - zones 3 - 8
July - zones 3 - 7
August - zones 4 - 7
September - zones 5 - 8
October - zones 5 (some areas) - 9
November - zones 6 (some areas) - 10
December - zones 8 - 10
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Growing Zones 4-8
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