Chicago Fig Tree

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A beautiful and rewarding fig variety to grow at home! While the Chicago Fig is not winter-hardy below Zone 5, it thrives when grown in a pot and brought indoors during the winter months—making it an excellent choice for Prairie gardeners who love unique fruit. This medium-sized tree produces golf-ball-sized figs with a sweet, rich flavour and a tender, peelable skin. The fruit ripens in late summer to early fall, giving you a delicious harvest right from your patio, deck, or sunroom. Originating from Sicily, this high-yielding, easy-to-grow fig is also known as Bensonhurst Purple. Chicago Fig trees are valued not only for their fruit but also for their attractive form and lush foliage, making them a standout ornamental plant. Mature Height: Up to 12ft.Mature Spread: Up to 10ft.Pollination: Self-pollinating A beautiful, productive fig tree perfect for container growing, with delicious fruit and an exotic look that’s surprisingly easy to care for. Growing Guide:Fig Tree Planting & Care Growing Guide:Shrubs, Trees and Fruit Trees Video Tutorial:How To Plant A Tree Show more