Click here for Fig Care Guide Ficus carica – Hardy Chicago Fig A rich and sweet brown fig, excellent for potted culture and one of the most reliable outdoor figs. It thrives in Zones 6-8, requiring an 8' to 10' spacing in Zone 7. Fruit & Growth Characteristics: Ripens from August until fall frost, with some fruit appearing as early as July. Has yielded up to 100 pints of figs in a single season. Performs exceptionally well in North Carolina and is recommended for northern growers due to its early fruiting tendency. Best results occur when planted in the warmest, most protected location. History & Resilience:Discovered in the 1970s through Fred Borne, a North American Fruit Explorer, who received cuttings from a man in Chicago. The plant, originally grown in a "U"-shaped house for protection, demonstrated exceptional cold tolerance. Unlike most figs, Hardy Chicago can regrow from its roots after winter dieback and still produce fruit by season’s end. Plant Characteristics: Pest & Disease Resistance: Very good Drought & Heat Tolerance: Excellent Humidity, Wet Soil, & Shade Tolerance: Fair Sun Tolerance: Excellent Salt Tolerance: Good Deer Resistance: Good Thorns: None Plant Type: Shrub Soil Type: Well-drained Edible Type: Fruit Self-Fertile: Yes No-Spray Suitability: Good This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and opinions are always welcome.
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