Chicago Hardy Fig (Ficus carica) is a productive easy to grow fig that does well in cold climates. It will die back to the ground in zone 7 or colder but grows back quickly and set fruit in fall on first year growth. If in warmer climates you will get a crop in early summer on second year growth as well as a fall crop on new growth.
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Chicago Hardy Fig (Ficus carica) is a productive easy to grow fig that does well in cold climates. It will die back to the ground in zone 7 or colder but grows back quickly and set fruit in fall on first year growth. If in warmer climates you will get a crop in early summer on second year growth as well as a fall crop on new growth.
Characteristics
Pollination: Self-pollinating Size: 15-30′ x 15-35′ Disease: Resistant Ripening Date: July to first frost Years to Bear 1-2 Taste: Sweet
Growing Conditions
USDA Zone: 5,6,7,8,9 Spacing: 5-30′ Light Exposure: Part Shade to Full Sun Soil Type: Loamy Soil PH: 6.0-6.5
