Chicago Hardy Fig
Description
Also called bensonhurst purple fig
Productive and easy to grow. Bears delicious medium-size figs. Exhibits drought-tolerance once established. May die back in colder climates and resume growth in spring. Bears fruit early on new growth. Fruit produced on the older wood will appear in early summer and fruit on new growth will appear in early fall. Ripe fruit has a dark mahogany color. Originates from Sicily. Grows well in containers! Heat-tolerant. Ripens in July through frost. Self-pollinating.
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Characteristics
| Fruit Color | Purple |
| Fruit Size | Medium |
| Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
| Ripens/Harvest | July Through Frost |
| Shade/Sun | Partial Shade - Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 6.5 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Texture | Fine Grained |
| Years to Bear | 1 - 2 |
| Zone Range | 5 - 10 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
5 - 10
My Hardiness Zone
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatability range of this variety before ordering.
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
When your tree matures, it will be approximately 15 - 30' tall x 15 - 35' wide.
Recommended Spacing
We recommend spacing these trees 35 - 40' apart to ensure room for growth.
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
In many cases, you may still want to plant pollinating partners to increase the size of your crops, but with self-pollinating varieties doing so is optional. You'll get fruit with only one plant!
Tools & Supplies
Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow fig trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
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Live just outside Chicago so I think this should make it thru the Chicago winter!
Sherry D
on May 23, 2020
Because I live in Maine. It has to be hardy but not tardy.
MEHMET I
on May 21, 2020
Live just outside Chicago so I think this should make it thru the Chicago winter!
Sherry D
on May 23, 2020
Best fig trees I???ve had. Want to increase
JOHN T
on May 23, 2020
Best fig trees I???ve had. Want to increase
JOHN T
on May 23, 2020
I've had a Chicago Hardy Fig for three years. I lost it over the winter last year and need to replace it. This fall I'll but a big brick of peat moss early in the season so I can properly protect it over the winter. Love fresh figs in my garden and can't wait to have them again.
Sue G
on May 17, 2020
Which fig tree is best suited for a northern Indiana climate?
BEST ANSWER: I'm in Columbus, OH, and the Chicago Hardy is very happy here. (40th parallel, clay soil)
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- sillybear on Aug 24, 2017
do you have the dwarf variety?
BEST ANSWER: No, we don't have the dwarf size, but many growers have had success keeping this tree smaller with pruning. Unlike most other fruit trees, fig trees typically don???t require routine pruning, but you can prune them to a size that works for your space. Many fig tree growers find that keeping them between 6-8 feet tall is most manageable, especially in a container environment.
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- Dennis Staff on Apr 2, 2016
Can you keep Chicago hardy fig as a houseplant?
BEST ANSWER: I bought two last year one for my mom and hers harvested about 30 figs last summer that she said were very tasty brought it in for the winter.. we are planting hers in the yard this spring. mine did not do so well in the harvesting department maybe got 3 figs were not eatable.. maybe this year we both brought our fig trees in for the winter I rent my home so it will stay on my porch in a large pot I can let you know how it harvests this year both have not harvested any fruit over the winter. hope that helps you have not had it long enough to advise indoor plant or not.
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- CHERISSE L on Mar 24, 2016
- Purchased on Feb 9, 2015
can I plant outside in Bedford, ohio ?
BEST ANSWER: Heck yes! I'm a couple of degrees of latitude North of you I think, and in USDA Planting Zone 5b. I just planted this fig last summer and it established well. This will be its first winter survival - a meek winter. I cannot say for sure that it survived yet. Check back with me in May? -Brian
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- Brian S on Mar 16, 2016
- Purchased on Jan 20, 2015
found 3 figs in my tree bought in June 2015 but inside is white and not sweet or any flavor?
BEST ANSWER: Your fruits are not ripe if white inside. When ready a fig's inside is red to brownish red. and should be some what juicy, not dry.
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- Essex T on Jul 12, 2016
- Purchased on May 20, 2015
I bought Chicago Hardy fig tree last year and planted it in a large pot the tree is doing well but it is growing like a long poll with no side branches except for the very top how can I get some side branches to come out of the lower part of the tree any advice would be appreciated....Thank You ?
BEST ANSWER: My tree is growing the same as yours, which seems to be common for this variety. You should be able to prune the "pole" back to a lower bud and the remaining buds below your cut will grow into a new scaffold of branches and leaves, but I would recommend waiting to prune until the tree goes dormant for the winter so that you don't lose any potential fruit that may develop at the branch/trunk tip this year.
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- Sarah D Staff on May 15, 2017
I would like to purchase a chicagohardy fig tree for a large ( 2' x 2' x 2' ) square container - in my back yard in Philadelphia PA - would this be a suitable tree for this environment? I will not be able to bring it inside in the winter - so can i cover it with something ? thanks
BEST ANSWER: We have both Brown Turkey and Chicago Hardy and live in Springfield, Illinois. We cover them with three feet of straw and they do very well. They are in the ground (ground level) and die back in our area. Regrow bigger and more productive each year.
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- GRAHAM M on Jan 23, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 10, 2014
Can i plant this outside in Fitchburg,mass?
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. This is a remarkable fig variety that is quite cold-hardy and will do fine in your zone, which is 6A.
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- LeAnn Staff on Sep 19, 2016
Ok to store in garage during zone 5 winters that get to -10?
BEST ANSWER: I???m from West Michigan, zone 5, and left mine outside during the 2018/19 winter. It was our tree???s first winter with us and it was a very harsh winter getting to -25 F. Our tree didn???t come to life until the end of July (thought it was dead) but it was also an unusually cold summer in 2019. Your tree should come back to life but it might not get fruit after recovering from such cold temperatures. This is our first try with a fig tree so sorry I couldn???t be more helpful but that???s what we have learned so far!
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- M I on Feb 19, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 17, 2017
My Chicago Hardy Fig was delivered at the beginning of April. It is in the house in the same pot until the temperatures warm up here in NH. It has 2 small figs developing at the top along with the leaves. Should I pinch the figs off or let them develop? Thank you.
BEST ANSWER: I would let them develop. I got my fig tree last year and they produced three figs. I wasn't sure if they'd be edible or not, but I let them do their thing. When they became dark and slightly soft, we picked them and ate them. They were delicious!
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- aubreyp on Apr 19, 2016
- Purchased on Dec 29, 2014
can I plant my Chicago Hardy Fig in the ground? I am in SE Michigan. Have had it in a pot for two years now, bringing it in in the Winter.
BEST ANSWER: Hi, Susan. This is Kathy from Omaha, Nebraska. We planted our fig in the
ground last year and it came back fine. A couple of things: 1) it was a little slow to break dormancy this spring, and 2) it dies back to the ground, so it's more like a shrub instead of a tree. Having said that, however, it is extremely vigorous and is at least five feet tall and three feet wide with numerous figs. Hope this helps!
ground last year and it came back fine. A couple of things: 1) it was a little slow to break dormancy this spring, and 2) it dies back to the ground, so it's more like a shrub instead of a tree. Having said that, however, it is extremely vigorous and is at least five feet tall and three feet wide with numerous figs. Hope this helps!
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- ALLEN S on Aug 16, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 14, 2015
fig tree was indoors for 4 yrs and did fine, although no figs. put it outside for first time on patio and leaves are starting to brown and curl. why?
BEST ANSWER: Your tree is suffering stress from being moved to a full-sun environment. This needs to be done gradually; the leaves are "sunburned." They will grow back. The tree may not be producing because it has outgrown its pot. Check the roots and see if they are growing out the bottom of the pot or have reached the sides of the pot. You can either air-prune the roots and keep it in its current pot, or transplant it to a larger pot. Make sure it stays moist (not wet) and allow it to dry out between waterings.
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- LeAnn Staff on Aug 20, 2017
I am in zone 6B, but we do get at least a few nights of negative 5-10 below 0. Can I plant the chicago hardy fig out in the ground? if so, should I cover with a tarp or other protection in winter? Thanks
BEST ANSWER: Hi, I live in Bayside NY and also it's zone 6B. I planted Chicago hardy fig from Stark Bro's last year and harvested 5 figs. These figs are small but taste is like sweeter than honey. The stem get twice thicker than first I got. I planted it on the ground at front garden and I didn't do anything to protect from frozen temperature. I just got out to see and I found new buds on the stem. So Chicago hardy fig has a tolerance to cold temperature. I hope it helps you to make a decision.
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- Kye Hee K on Mar 4, 2016
- Purchased on Apr 6, 2015
How do I winterize a fig tree?
BEST ANSWER: I've buried the entire plant in leaves as well as the bottom foot of the plant.
In either instance, the plant still froze almost to the soil line. They always grew new tops and bore fruit. I gave up trying to save the tops when I can get delicious figs without all the effort. I've threatened to build a greenhouse over a fig plant but why when we get figs with no heroic efforts?
We'd get more fruit but is it worth the extra work? I think not. I hope this helps.
In either instance, the plant still froze almost to the soil line. They always grew new tops and bore fruit. I gave up trying to save the tops when I can get delicious figs without all the effort. I've threatened to build a greenhouse over a fig plant but why when we get figs with no heroic efforts?
We'd get more fruit but is it worth the extra work? I think not. I hope this helps.
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- Ernest K on Aug 11, 2016
- Purchased on Feb 21, 2015
Last year I purchased a dwarf hardy chicago fig tree from you. It grew a few figs and leaves. They fell off and I brought it inside and put it in my closet for the winter. This spring I took it out and there was a 3 ft. yellow stem coming out the middle with three tiny leaves on top. Should I trim this back so more branches will grow?
BEST ANSWER: Trimming the ends of the branches back will cause more growth to develop from buds that remain. If you like the look and location of this growth, you can trim it some to encourage more growth that will appear during the growing season.
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- Sarah D Staff on Mar 31, 2016
I live in Ct... I have tons of figs in my Chicago Hardy but can???t get them to ripen in time to eat them .. what am I doing wrong ???
BEST ANSWER: No, you???re doing awesome raising Chicago figs in CT!!! The only things you can do now to quicken the whole process is at the beginning or at the end- Try to overwinter them with straw bales to act as insulation around them or tons of light much to help keep the roots warmer but remove as soon as last frost passes- try to get an earlier jump on ???waking??? them back up- once buds and leaves open- fertilize for roots and leaf growth once or twice in early spring then stop- with a 5-5-5 or 10-10-10 then keep that watered to set fruit earlier and have that longer rgrowing/ ripening period starting earlier- also having figs planted on/ near a south wall baking all that sun into waking them up earlier- then picking and storing some with apples/ bananas to ripen faster- good luck!
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- Devin K on Oct 8, 2018
- Purchased on Aug 16, 2016
From what part of the branch do Hardy Figd originate?
BEST ANSWER: Hello Shirley,
Just like in the picture, the figs are at the top of the branches, and are usually covered by the big leaves. Mine is in its second year, and the leaves have formed a beautiful canopy to prevent the fruit from scorch.
Just like in the picture, the figs are at the top of the branches, and are usually covered by the big leaves. Mine is in its second year, and the leaves have formed a beautiful canopy to prevent the fruit from scorch.
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- brandi a on Aug 18, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 13, 2015
Are Chicago hardy fig trees able to grow in Michigan?
BEST ANSWER: Absolutely. These trees will survive temperatures down to zero. The tree may die back like a perennial, but it will sprout new limbs in the spring, larger each year.
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- LeAnn Staff on Sep 15, 2018
I have a Chicago fig tree in a pot, 2 years old. I it too late to plant in the ground ?
BEST ANSWER: Not at all! Just make sure you dig a hole 2' wider and deeper than the existing root ball.
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- LeAnn Staff on Sep 7, 2018
If I wanted to plant this tree in the ground but still control size to keep it dwarfed, could I plant this tree in a root pouch and then put it in the ground? Or would this be achieved just by pruning?
BEST ANSWER: In my experience, when I tried to keep my trees in pots to restrict their mature size, I dug holes and "planted" the pots in the ground. The trees' roots eventually grew through the holes in the pots into the ground. I'm not sure how durable a root pouch is. Root girdling and other harmful problems might arise, so, playing it safe, I would say pruning is the better method at controlling the mature tree size of your fig tree if you plan on planting it in the ground.
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- Sarah D Staff on Feb 26, 2016
how big is this tree now ?
BEST ANSWER: Ah, it's still a wee thing. Perhaps I had too much enthusiasm, given how far north I am. This will be my third spring--and each year it has died back to the roots, starting fresh up from the ground. I'm currently debating whether to dig it up and relocate it to a spot on the south side of the house. I am unwillling to do the recommended winter protection where you encase it in straw bails, or actually flatten it to the ground for the winter. At this rate, the tree will never get any higher than my knees.
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- Alta W on Apr 18, 2020
- Purchased on Mar 20, 2018
can this be grown in a large pot on a deck?
BEST ANSWER: Vince, I planted two Chicago Hardy bareroot [Stark Bros] last year in 24" wood wiskey barrels and they are doing fine. The young "non-hardy" golden figs died from cold weather the year before in the same barrels despite mt effort to protect them from freezing. Now proven to survive I will be investing the effort to espalier these Hardy's. I was careful to use good shrub grade potting soil and trace element amendments and during the first dormant season I pruned the first growth slightly to train them to the shape I wanted. I removed the small fruit that emerged the first year and will probably do the same the second year. It's a relatively warm March and the buds have begun to swell. Caution: feed lightly until well established and ready to set fruit. I expect that the more confined space for roots will force faster fruiting which might not be desirable when the trees are young. Proper pruning will yield better results. These guys are trees and will get big and wild, even in a pot. The fruit will be worth the effort and should you move you can take them with you.FYI, I am also growing espalier'd apples, peaches & plums in 24" barrels.Bob from Atlanta zone 7.
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- ROBERT H on Mar 8, 2016
- Purchased on May 26, 2015
I purchased a chicago hardy in feb last year. I got lots of leaves and one tiny fig before winter. Its now mid April with no new growth. I put in fertiiizer sticks. What else should I be doing? Its in a 20 gal pot on my deck. I used good soil and the coconut husk filler for helping with water. I understand its been chillier in Kentucky longer this year but I would have expected to at least see some growth from the top.
BEST ANSWER: fig trees are paradoxal: They are marked by strength and weakness. they are strong because their roots continue to be alive in spite of the weather's harshness. But they also are weak:: Full branch(es) may die because of the cold. Eliminate the dead branches and wait for the new ones to take shape.. if you have bought a small tree, it may be preferable to keep it in its pot the first two years, then plant it. I did not add any nutrient to my trees, but took care of placing them in a sunny spot. Best wishes.
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- Joseph A on Apr 24, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 12, 2018
How big is the Chicago Hardy fig when it ships?
BEST ANSWER: I think it depends on the size you have selected - mine were about 3 ft. The trunks are thin but don???t let that fool you. I also have one that has multiple trunks. So it is more like a bush.
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- Courtney G on Mar 23, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 26, 2019
How tough is the skin or covering on the
figs ?
figs ?
BEST ANSWER: The skin is very tender. They are really sweet although not real big. I got fruit the first year. I haven't planted mine outside yet but am planning on it this year before winter or next spring. We had an exceptionally cold winter last year & it survived in my garage which is not heated..I hope this helps. Margaret
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- Margaret W on Aug 18, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 1, 2017
Do I need to cover the tree in the winter since we are living in zine 5 b?
BEST ANSWER: We are in zone 6 and almost all our several fig trees have died down to the ground line nearly every year. They have mostly resprouted to form small shrubs with very little fruit, no matter what variety we had at the time. I've even tried burying the entire plant in leaves with a structure to keep the leaves in place.No good either. I'm ready to pot both our current figs up and bring them into our heated greenhouse to see if we can get more than 2or 3 ripe figs. The few we've gotten that ripened were worth nearly any effort to produce them. Figs are not for,lazy people but the fruit is the best we've ever grown. No insects or diseases seem to bother them, just cold temperatures. Lots of luck with your figs Enjoy them any you get.
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- Ernest K on Jun 1, 2016
- Purchased on Feb 21, 2015
can plant this Chicago hardy fig outdoor at MA. Can this fig be survive at the Winter in MA? Thanks, Sue
BEST ANSWER: I'm not sure what winter cold is like where you live, but I planted a Chicago fig with the assurance that it could withstand temperatures a few degrees below zero. That proved false. We had a succession of nights a bit below zero, so I spread insulation on the ground around, then covered both the seoond-year tree and the ground with blankets. Niether the top-growth or the roots of the tree survived the winter. So when it is still young I think the tree needs to be brought in for the winter. I have had excellent success with brown turkey figs treated that way in the past, having to give up only when the tree became too large for my small house. I switched to the Chicago Fig because of its vaunted hardiness, but even that could not withstand the cold spells in southern Iowa.
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- Paul L on Apr 15, 2020
- Purchased on Feb 18, 2018
I have a 3-year old tree with a 3-inch trunk. It's been kept dormant in the garage over the winters but kept moist. It's been outside for a couple of weeks now, but only the bottom branch is leafing. Should I cut the trunk down to ground level?
BEST ANSWER: If you scratch the trunk and see green it should be fine. Unless it looks dead, I would not touch it right now. Give it a few more weeks. My figs didn't die back to the roots this year so I cut the dead parts off. They have started leafing out and I can see it will keep leafing out more.
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- DERYK W on May 6, 2017
- Purchased on May 6, 2015
DO I need to wrap this tree during the winter in zone 6b?
BEST ANSWER: I live in zone 6a. I've had this tree for two years. In year 1, I left it outside and it died back and I almost tore it out to throw it away. I had protected it with burlap I didn't wrap it tightly. When I was going to pull it out, I noticed that there were tiny shoots emerging from the roots so I left it alone and voila - it grew to about 4' but produced no figs, alas. This winter, I dug up the tree and moved the pot it's in to a very cold bedroom and away from direct light (cold is usually around 60) and it started budding in February and now has many large green leaved. The last frost date up here is around Memorial Day so, after checking the weather, I plan to replant it in the same warm spot and hope for the best. My advice is that fig tree does need protection.
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- Carol R on Apr 24, 2017
- Purchased on Mar 20, 2015
Do rabbits like to chew on the fig plants? Just wondering if I need to put a cage around it to get any fruit.
BEST ANSWER: I have not had any trouble with rabbits. I did however have a major raccoon attack last summer.. I doubt that any animal will eat the leaves. They have a strong scent, and probably are not too tasty.
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- Alan B on Jan 16, 2017
- Purchased on Mar 2, 2015
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Great Fast Growing Fig
No stock meant I had to wait until last fall to get my Chicago Hardy Fig Supreme, But, it has grown profusely here in Alabama since receiving it. It already has figs on it this May and is now five feet tall and spreading out! Very healthy tree. I have been using Stark Tree Pep on it every ten days since planting early this spring.
I also have a Stark Brown Turkey Fig Standard I planted last summer. It is growing well, but has no figs and looks like a runt compared to the Chicago Hardy Fig Supreme!
I also have a Stark Brown Turkey Fig Standard I planted last summer. It is growing well, but has no figs and looks like a runt compared to the Chicago Hardy Fig Supreme!
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Ten Years and Counting in Colorado
We are a solid Zone 5 in Northern Colorado and my Chicago Fig has survived for over ten years. Granted, it dies to the ground each year but it resprouts a little bigger and more vigorous the next time. Our season is so short that I have only eaten a ripe fig fruit once or twice, but the foliage alone makes this a show-stopper. I have yet to try protecting the stem with a ring of chicken wire and dried leaves, but I think it would give the plant a leg up.
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awesome fig trees
Ordered two for the yard in nw Illinois ,zone 5. They came in pretty much as to be expected as sticks . After spring planting and weekly watering they budded out,made a few branches ....AND ..midway thru summer they blossomed and then gave us 4 figs!!!! I had 3 and I think a squirrel had the other. Not bad for less than a year growth.
Buried them over winter,uncovered them in April and now they both are leafing out already. Can't wait to see what we get this year!
Thanks Starks,you've never let me down!
Buried them over winter,uncovered them in April and now they both are leafing out already. Can't wait to see what we get this year!
Thanks Starks,you've never let me down!
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My favorite fig for withstanding cold
We are in middle Tennessee. We have one of these trees in the garden and last winter it suffered no cold damage (probably down to 5 or 10 degrees F). We have three more in Smart Pots that we keep in our unheated garage. When they start to leaf out, we open the garage door during the day and close at night. They are about a month ahead of the one in the garden. We get lots of figs.
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Chicago Hardy Fig
I planted two figs outside the year before last. They are slow to bud Spring 2015, but once they leafed, they were nice bushes. Last year they were loaded with figs but due to the late bloom and odd weather during the growing season only about 1/3 matured. The ones we ate were delicious. They are just starting to bud this year. Dayton, OH
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So pleased!
As soon as I received my tree, I planted it in a half-barrel. The only problem with it was that it was taller than I expected. I was told I could shorten it, which I did. That caused it to branch out very nicely. It set fruit fairly late in the season, several of which ripened, but the rest remained on the tree when I brought it into the garage for the winter. This Spring I roll it in and out of the garage as the weather permits and it is growing with huge leaves and the fruit left on in the Fall is maturing beautifully. I also see buds that will be this year's fruit. I am so proud of this tree and it is great fun to watch. Besides the fruit is absolutely delicious.
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Year later, still healthy
Living in Michigan help decide on this tree due to bitter winters. Lost a couple of branches but that may be due to the winterizing process. Overall, no complaints.
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Plant healthy and growing well
Plants arrived in perfect condition. Got them in the ground in early November and already they've added a twelve inches stem growth despite a chillier than expected winter.
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Beautiful.
I purchased this fig tree last year and potted it up. I kept it in the garage through the winter and before our weather was warm enough for it to go out, I had buds on it. I purchased one for a friend and he planted his in the ground last year and had figs! His survived the winter just fine. Mine is in the ground this year and is growing like crazy....very healthy! Excited to see what happens.
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CHicago Hardy Fig
SO FAR SO GOOD, I Think.
I received your shipment in excellent shape. Fine packaging. I planted it, per your instructions. We decided to put it in a whiskey barrel rather than into the ground. This should allow us to move it into winter storage. This was the main reason for selecting this type of fig.
There has been no activity on the trunk all winter. Not very surprising. I scratched a small spot on the upper trunk and it's good and green under the skin. All should be good.
I received your shipment in excellent shape. Fine packaging. I planted it, per your instructions. We decided to put it in a whiskey barrel rather than into the ground. This should allow us to move it into winter storage. This was the main reason for selecting this type of fig.
There has been no activity on the trunk all winter. Not very surprising. I scratched a small spot on the upper trunk and it's good and green under the skin. All should be good.
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