Chicago Hardy Fig Tree
+/-2'
$29.95
Ships: 10/15/2026 - 06/01/2027
Description
Chicago Hardy Fig trees produce sweet, purple figs with a strawberry-red flesh. Some top branches may die back, however, the roots of the tree are extremely hardy and can handle sub-zero temperatures. This variety will sprout vigorously from the root in the spring and produce a large crop of figs from summer until the first winter frost. Chicago Hardy Fig trees are hardy from zones 5-10 and are self-fertile.
Characteristics
| Fruit Color | Purple |
| Fruit Size | 1.5-2 inch diameter |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 10 |
| Pollination | Self-Fertile |
| Ripens/Harvest | Summer until Early Winter |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loam |
| Soil Moisture | Well Draining |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0-7.0 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Texture | Soft |
| Years to Bear | 1-5 |
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How Big Do Fig Trees Get?
October 15, 2026 • Amsara
Fig trees are a rewarding addition to a home orchard, offering attractive foliage and abundant crops of sweet fruit. Before planting one, however, it is important to understand just how much space a mature tree may need. So, how big do fig trees get? The answer depends on the variety, growing conditions, and how regularly the tree is pruned. While some figs remain compact enough for patios and smaller yards, others can develop into substantial trees when allowed to grow naturally.
Pricing
| Size | Price | Ships |
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+/-2'
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$29.95 | 10/15/2026 - 06/01/2027 |
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+/-4' (Fruiting Size)
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$64.95 | 10/15/2026 - 06/01/2027 |
Zones
Shaded areas show where this product grows.
USDA Hardiness Zones
A hardiness zone is a geographic area defined by average annual minimum winter temperatures, helping gardeners determine which plants can survive in their region. Developed by the USDA, the 13 numerical zones indicate cold hardiness—for example, a plant "hardy to zone 10" tolerates minimum temperatures of 30 to 40 °F (−1.1 to 4.4 °C).
Grows in zones: 5 - 10
A hardiness zone is a geographic area defined by average annual minimum winter temperatures, helping gardeners determine which plants can survive in their region. Developed by the USDA, the 13 numerical zones indicate cold hardiness—for example, a plant "hardy to zone 10" tolerates minimum temperatures of 30 to 40 °F (−1.1 to 4.4 °C).
