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Ficus carica 'Hardy Chicago'

Common Fig

Ornamental, multi-stemmed shrub or small tree. 'Hardy Chicago' can freeze to the ground and fruit the next season on new growth. Fruit is purplish-brown with strawberry pink flesh and can be harvested in late summer and early fall.


  • Category:Edibles
  • Hardiness Zone:6-9
  • Tall:8-10 Feet
  • Wide:10-12 Feet

Foliage Color
Green
Best Usage
Specimen
Soil Moisture Preference
Dry
Average
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Exposure
Sun
Additional Information about Ficus carica 'Hardy Chicago'

Ornamental, multi-stemmed shrub or small tree. 'Hardy Chicago' can freeze to the ground and fruit the next season on new growth. Fruit is purplish-brown with strawberry pink flesh and can be harvested in late summer and early fall.

Fruits best in average, dry soil where vigor is somewhat restrained.