Chicago Cold Hardy Fig Tree (Single Trunk Tree Form)
Ficus carica ‘Chicago Cold Hardy’
NOTE: As with all of our other plants and trees, all of our fruit plants are grown in containers outdoors so they are fully rooted and landscape-ready upon arrival.
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 7a-11 (6?) Find Your Zone
Chilling Hours: 100 Learn more here
Ripens: Early season
Pollinator: None required
Plant Type: Deciduous Fruit Tree
Height at Maturity: 15-20′
Width at Maturity: 15-20′
Growth Habit / Form: Broad, Rounded, Upright
Growth Rate: Fast to Very Fast
Flower Color: Green, insignificant
Foliage Color: Deep Green
Fruit Color: Purplish-brown
Fruit Size: Medium – bell-shaped
Fruit Taste: Very sweet, excellent flavor!
Soluble Sugar: 11-12%
Fruit Size: Medium – bell-shaped
Fruit Taste: Very sweet, excellent flavor!
Soluble Sugar: 11-12%
Ripening Period: Summer, a second fall crop in warmer climates
Sun Needs: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water Needs: Average
Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Silt, Sand
Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained Moist
Soil pH: 6.0 – 6.5
Maintenance / Care: Low
Description
This is the single-trunk, patio tree-form of ‘Chicago Cold Hardy’, the most cold-hardy fig on earth. That said, because this is a tree form, it might not be quite as cold-hardy as the shrub form. We think it will be reliably cold-hardy to USDA Zone 7a, and maybe Zone 6? It is self-pollinating and exceptionally easy to grow. The plant produces high yields of delicious, medium-sized fruit and is heat and drought-tolerant when established. The sweet, purple fruits ripen and are ready to harvest in mid-summer and continue through late fall. If you’ve tried other figs unsuccessfully, the Chicago Hardy might be the one you’ll have success with!
NOTE: As with all of our other plants and trees, all of our fruit plants are grown in containers outdoors so they are fully rooted and landscape-ready upon arrival.
Landscape & Garden Uses
Interested in edible landscaping? What could be more enjoyable and rewarding than creating an edible landscape? Fig trees are fine specimens for use in the edible landscape. Their large and bold leaves provide a tropical effect in the landscape, and you’ll be rewarded with loads of delicious figs! The Chicago Cold Hardy Fig is ideal for use in the home orchard or as a specimen or warm-season privacy hedge in landscape borders.
Growing Preferences
Fig trees will grow reasonably well in most soil types. They produce the best fruit in moderately to slightly acidic, moist but well-drained, fertile soil that is rich in organic matter. In soil with low fertility, it’ll be worth your time to mix in some organic compost to the native soil. They prefer the soil to retain a sufficient water supply, particularly during fruit development in summer. However, avoid excessive water levels that would keep the soil constantly soggy or wet, as this can be problematic. The best and most fruits will be produced when trees are growing in full sun. However, fig trees that receive a little shade during the hottest part of summer days will still produce good crops.
Helpful Articles
Click on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for fig trees.
How To Plant A Fig Tree
How To Fertilize & Water A Fig Tree
How To Prune A Fig Tree
What Are Chill Hours For Fruit Trees?
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