Chicago Hardy Fig Cutting 6 Inch Ficus carica Cold Hardy Fruit Tree for Home Gardens and Orchards

Chicago Hardy Fig (Ficus carica ‘Chicago Hardy’) is a cold-tolerant fig variety valued for its productive growth and flavorful fruit. This cultivar is widely grown in temperate climates and is popular for backyard orchards and home gardens.

Dormant fig cuttings are commonly used for propagation by experienced growers.

🌱 What You’ll Receive

• 1 Chicago Hardy fig tree cutting
• At least 6 inches long
• Minimum of 3 nodes

🌿 Plant Overview

Ficus carica is a deciduous fruit tree native to western Asia and widely cultivated in warm and temperate regions. The ‘Chicago Hardy’ cultivar is known for its ability to tolerate colder conditions compared to many fig varieties while still producing reliable harvests.

Fig trees develop broad, lobed leaves and produce soft, pear-shaped fruit during the growing season.

🌸 Characteristics

• Deciduous fruit tree
• Sweet fig fruit
• Broad lobed green leaves
• Suitable for home orchards and gardens

Common Name: Chicago Hardy Fig
Scientific Name: Ficus carica ‘Chicago Hardy’
Sunlight: Full Sun
Watering: Moderate; prefers evenly moist but well-drained soil
Soil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to sandy or loamy soils
Hardiness Zones: Zones 5-10
Growth Habit: Upright, bushy growth
Format: 1 Cutting (6 inches)