Chicago Hardy Fig
Ficus carica 'Chicago Hardy'Description
Dying to have your own fig tree, but you have been told time and time again it's too cold where you live? The Chicago Hardy Fig is cold hardy even into a growing zone 5!
You'll get to sample the plump and tasty figs in your tree's very first season. Even a young plant can produce a small crop for you to show off! The figs are medium in size, but big in taste! They are sweet and delicious.
Chicago Hardy figs are a beautiful deep purple that looks gorgeous against the deep green of the 3 lobed leaves Not only does this tree provide fruit, it is an attractive specimen tree for your yard. Its mature height and width is 15-30 feet. This fig can tolerate severe pruning. It can be grown in a container and maintained at a height of approximately 6 feet.
This Fig tree is low maintenance and disease and pest resistant. The Chicago Hardy Fig thrives in full sun and can tolerate a variety of soils as long as they are well drained. Cold, drought and heat tolerant, the Chicago Hardy Fig tree can grow in most states! You will only need one fig tree to harvest tons of fruit; the Chicago Hardy Fig is self-pollinating.
Grow your very own figs with the Chicago Hardy Fig tree! We have a limited supply so order yours today!

Shipping Restriction | AZ |
Soil Type | Adaptable |
Sunlight | Full |
Drought Tolerance | Good |
Mature Height | 20-30 Feet |
Mature Width | 20-30 Feet |
Fall Color | Yellow |
How To Care
When planting your Chicago Hardy Fig tree be sure to choose the right location and conditions for your new tree to thrive. Spring and Fall are ideal times to plant. This variety can be planted from growing zones 5 to 10. If you are in a cooler zone like 5, summer is great time to plant. In warm growing zones like 9 and 10, feel free to safely plant your new fig in winter.
Fig trees thrive in full sun and are adaptable to a variety of soils as long as they are well-draining. Water deeply when planting and twice weekly for 3 months while your tree is establishing. After the establishment period, in most areas you will only need to water during dry spells. However, if you are in an extremely dry and/or hot climate, you may need to water a couple times per month in summer throughout your Fig tree's life. If you see wilting leaves, your Fig tree needs more water. Adding a layer of 2 to 3 inches of mulch is highly recommended for Fig trees. Mulching protects those shallow roots from drying out. Do not allow the mulch to touch the trunk as this increases the chances of pests and disease. Fertilize in spring to give your tree a boost. Choose a slow release, balanced fertilizer like the one we carry to feed your fig. Once established if your tree is growing and fruiting well, there is no need to fertilize. Figs trees grown in containers will need fertilized 3 or 4 times per year as nutrients leech out of the pot when you water. Prune your Fig in late winter to remove any dead, dying, or crowded branches and to maintain size.
The Chicago Hardy Fig is pest and disease resistant.
Harvesting Tip: Do not harvest your figs until they are ripe indicated by a rich purple/brown hue and a fruit that has some give. Once picked, figs stop ripening. Figs also do great when grown in containers.
For additional options, be sure to browse our Fig tree collection.
Shipping Restriction | AZ |
Soil Type | Adaptable |
Sunlight | Full |
Drought Tolerance | Good |
Mature Height | 20-30 Feet |
Mature Width | 20-30 Feet |
Fall Color | Yellow |
Shipping Details
You can still order now, but due to cold weather and the risk of cold damage in transit, we will delay shipping to areas indicated on the map and below:
- Orders in Growing Zones 3-4 will ship May 1st
- Orders in Growing Zones 5-6 will ship mid April
- Orders in Growing Zones 7-10 will ship immediately
Some plants are not available for immediate shipment, and delayed delivery is noted.
We will return to normal shipping in the spring.
If you live within a delayed shipping zone and would like your plant shipped immediately, please contact customer support at support@plantingtree.com
Inventory is moving fast! Order now to reserve your plants. Due to cold weather and the risk of cold damage in transit, we will delay shipping to areas indicated on the map and below. We do this so your plant has the best opportunity to thrive in your landscape.
- Orders in Growing Zones 3-4 will start shipping May 1st
- Orders in Growing Zones 5-6 will start shipping mid April
- Orders in Growing Zones 7-10 will ship immediately
Some plants are not available for immediate shipment, but are available for pre-order and this will be indicated on the product page.
We will return to normal shipping schedules in the spring.
If you live within a delayed shipping zone and would like your plant shipped immediately, please contact customer support at support@plantingtree.com
*Orders ship in 1-3 days. West Coast orders may be held until the following Monday to prevent additional transit time.
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