24+ Mature Chicago Hardy Fig Tree Background. Chicago hardy fig makes a great patio plant. Free shipping on all orders over $99. From propagation through harvest, our guide reveals all the important info!

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Chicago cold hardy fig tree. It was pot bound with massive roots coming out all holes so i repotted it in this terra cotta container that measures 16 diagonal. The chicago hardy fig, also known as hardy chicago and bensonhurst purple, is a relatively new variety that originated in sicily. Find out why fig trees are one of the oldest cultivated fruits. Some fig trees are very cold hardy and can be grown at below freezing temperatures, such cultivars as the tennessee mountain fig and the chicago fig. Suitable for usda hardiness zone 6 and higher, the chicago hardy will die back in the fall and grow again from the soil line in the spring. Spread wood ashes around the base of trees to keep ants from climbing up to fruits. Chicago hardy fig is one of the most prolific figs to grow in cold areas of the northern u.s.