‘Chicago Hardy’ is a popular cold-hardy common fig valued for producing sweet, edible fruit while tolerating colder conditions than many traditional figs. It develops attractive, large, lobed green leaves and can form a naturally branching shrub or small tree. In colder climates it may die back during severe winters and regrow from the roots, yet can still produce fruit because the variety is capable of setting a crop on new growth. Figs perform best in a warm, sunny location with excellent drainage. Planting against a south-facing wall or in another protected microclimate can help extend the growing season and improve fruit production.
‘Chicago Hardy’ is a popular cold-hardy common fig valued for producing sweet, edible fruit while tolerating colder conditions than many traditional figs. It develops attractive, large, lobed green leaves and can form a naturally branching shrub or small tree. In colder climates it may die back during severe winters and regrow from the roots, yet can still produce fruit because the variety is capable of setting a crop on new growth. Figs perform best in a warm, sunny location with excellent drainage. Planting against a south-facing wall or in another protected microclimate can help extend the growing season and improve fruit production.
