The large green leaves and artwork of branches create a tropical feel in the garden or landscape. Though this plant is not completely hardy in Zone 5, many people have had success by protecting the plant from winter injury by planting in a sheltered area. Fruits are purplish-brown with a good sweet flavor.
Product Description
FICUS carica ‘Chicago Hardy’ – Chicago Hardy Fig
The large green leathery leaves and artwork of branches create a tropical feel in the garden or landscape. Though this plant is not completely hardy in Zone 5, many people have had success by protecting the plant from winter injury by planting in a sheltered area. Burying the plant or wrapping it in winter can help ensure success or simply grow it as a container plant and bring it into a frost-free environment for the winter. Fruits are purplish-brown with a good sweet flavor. Native to Mediterranean and southwest Asia.
Sun: Full Sun/Part Shade
Soil: Rich, Moist, Well-Drained
Size: Height 4-8ft., Spread 4-8ft.
Zone: 6-10
Flower: Non-Showy, Greenish
Bloom Time: Spring
Attributes: Showy Fruit, Edible, Deer Resistant