Grow delicious homegrown figs even in cooler climates with Chicago Hardy Fig, one of the most cold-hardy edible fig varieties available. This productive fruit tree is prized for its sweet flavorful figs, vigorous growth, and ability to resprout from the roots after winter dieback in colder regions while still producing fruit in autumn. Its adaptability and reliable performance make it a favorite for backyard orchards, edible landscapes, patio gardens, and homestead plantings.

Chicago Hardy produces rich purple-brown figs with sweet strawberry-colored flesh that are perfect for fresh eating, drying, baking, and preserves. Its attractive lobed foliage also adds ornamental beauty to the landscape throughout the growing season. These healthy plants are shipped established in 3 gallon nursery pots and are ready to thrive in your garden.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Chicago Hardy Fig plant
✔️ 3 gallon pot plant
✔️ Cold hardy edible fig tree
✔️ Healthy, rooted fruit plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

Growing Information

• Common Name: Chicago Hardy Fig
• Botanical Name: Ficus carica ‘Chicago Hardy’
• Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
• Growth Stage: Established potted plant
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial sun
• Soil: Well-draining fertile soil
• Watering: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture during fruiting
• Mature Height: Approximately 10–20 feet
• Mature Width: Approximately 12–22 feet
• Growth Rate: Fast
• USDA Zones: 6–10
• Container Friendly: Yes

Care Tip

In colder areas, apply heavy mulch around the base during winter for additional root protection. Plant in a sheltered sunny location for best fruit production and winter survival.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.