Chicago Hardy Fig Tree Live Plant Ficus carica — Self-Fertile, Cold-Hardy Starter

About This Plant

The Chicago Hardy Fig is a deciduous fruit tree (Ficus carica ‘Chicago Hardy’) prized for cold tolerance and productive growth. This is a tissue-cultured, rooted starter plant that is young and compact, arriving without or with few leaves as it may be in dormancy. The plant is self-pollinating and suitable for backyard orchards, edible gardens, patios, or large containers. Figs produced are medium-sized with purple-toned skin and sweet reddish flesh when mature.

What You Will Receive

1 live Chicago Hardy Fig Tree
Height: approximately 3–8 inches
Shipped in a 3-inch-deep nursery pot
Tissue-cultured, rooted starter plant
Secure packaging for safe arrival

Care & Growing Information

Sun: Full sun (approximately 6–8 hours daily). Soil: Fertile, well-draining. Water: Moderate; keep soil adequately moist during establishment and fruit development without waterlogging. Mature height: Approximately 15–20 feet, can be pruned to stay smaller. USDA Zones: 6–10 (top growth may die back in colder areas). Container-friendly: Yes.

Planting Tips

Upon arrival, acclimate the plant and gradually introduce it to prolonged full sun. Maintain moderately moist soil during root establishment. Figs may arrive with few or no leaves due to dormancy or shipping prep. Protect the starter plant from severe cold while young. In humid climates, avoid wetting foliage and remove fallen leaves to reduce fig rust risk.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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