Ficus ‘Chicago Hardy’
Bring a Mediterranean and fruitful touch to your garden with Ficus ‘Chicago Hardy’, a fig tree renowned for its exceptional cold hardiness. Able to withstand winter temperatures down to -20 °C (-4 °F, zone 6), it adapts beautifully to cooler climates while producing delicious purple figs with sweet, tender flesh. Perfect for planting in the ground in temperate zones or in pots on a patio, it combines utility and beauty with its glossy green foliage and bushy habit.
- Hardy and productive fig tree
- Sweet purple fruits
- Cold-resistant to -20 °C
- Perfect for ground planting or pots
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Maintenance guide
Easy to grow, but it thrives with regular care! Here’s how to give it the best conditions:
Ficus ‘Chicago Hardy’ thrives in full sun to ensure abundant fruiting. In colder climates, mulch heavily around the base in winter or grow it in a container for easier overwintering.
Water regularly in summer to keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid overwatering that could harm the roots.
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a potassium-rich fertilizer to encourage flowering and fruiting.
Light pruning in spring will help manage its size and improve air circulation.