Chicago Cold Hardy Fig Tree – Northern Grower’s Favorite
Chicago Cold Hardy Fig Tree is known for its resilience and sweet, delicious figs. This variety produces medium-sized, purplish-brown figs with rich red flesh, offering excellent flavor even after cold winters. Ideal for gardeners in northern climates!
Also Known As (AKA):
- Cold Weather Fig
- Northern Fig Tree
- Hardy Fig
This self-pollinating tree is extremely cold hardy and even fruits on new growth, making it reliable in cooler zones. It can also be grown in containers and overwintered indoors in colder regions.
- � Extremely cold hardy – ideal for Zones 5–10
- � Medium-sized sweet figs with rich red flesh
- � Great for containers or ground planting
- ☀️ Full sun – fruits on new wood each year
- � Perfect for backyard gardens or patios
Landscape Tip: Use as a fruiting ornamental or grow in containers where winters are harsh.
Growing Zones: 5–10 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 10–15 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 9–12 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Botanical Name: | Ficus carica ‘Chicago Hardy’ |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate to Fast |
| Harvest Time: | Late Summer to Early Fall |
| Type: | Fruit Tree (Deciduous) |