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Chicago Hardy Fig
Ficus carica 'Chicago Hardy'
Fig
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Large deciduous shrub or small tree with spreading crown with leather, deep lobed leaves. Hardy variety prized for its sweet, rich strawberry colored flesh. Even though it might die back to the ground in the winter, it regrows from the roots and will still bear fruit in autumn. Best if mulched in Zone 5.
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Plant facts
Quick answers
How big does Chicago Hardy Fig get?
About 10-12' tall and 10' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Chicago Hardy Fig need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Chicago Hardy Fig need?
Moderate water use.
Will Chicago Hardy Fig grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 6, so it suits sites in zone 6 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Chicago Hardy Fig in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Chicago Hardy Fig wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.