Chicago Hardy Fig Ficus carica 118-Agri-Starts Inc

Chicago Hardy Fig Ficus carica

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  • Healthy tree ready for planting or container growing
  • Multiple size options to match your preference
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Size (Measurement Includes Container)
Pick the size that fits your goal
Smaller Sizes (1 gal)

Starting size and the lowest upfront commitment. ~6 months old tree.

Medium Sizes (3 gal)

Medium option with a strong balance of size and value. ~1 year old tree.

Larger Sizes (7+ gal)

Largest available size for shipping and the most immediate visual impact. ~2year old tree.

Largest Size (15 gal)

Usually starting to produce fruit. ~3 year old tree. Available for pickup only.

59 in stock

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Florida-grown tropical fruit trees
50+ years combined growing experience
Grafted varieties for earlier fruit
Homestead, FL nursery
What arrives at your door
  • A live tree in the size you selected
  • Nursery container with fertilizer-enriched growing media
  • Protective packaging designed to keep the root ball stable in transit
  • After-delivery support if you have questions once it arrives
Care snapshot
  • Growth: Moderate
  • Light: Full sun to partial shade.
  • Mature height: 10–15 ft
  • Mature width: 8–12 ft
  • Lifespan: 30–50 years
Full product details

Chicago Hardy Fig - Ficus carica: The Resilient and Delicious Choice!

  • Hardiness You Can Trust: 'Chicago Hardy' stands out as one of the most cold-resistant figs available. Even in colder regions, it resprouts from the roots, rewarding you with sweet, edible figs in autumn.

  • Thriving in Zone 5: This hardy edible fig is a champ in USDA Zone 5, especially in protected spots. Proper mulching ensures the best results.

  • Abundant Harvest: Enjoy an early fruiting season with 'Chicago Hardy,' giving you an impressive yield of scrumptious figs.

  • Vigor and Vitality: This fig tree boasts vigorous growth, ensuring a strong and healthy plant for your garden.

  • Versatile Delicacy: Savor the delightful taste of 'Chicago Hardy' figs fresh or dried; they're a delectable treat either way.

  • Easy to Care For: Low-maintenance and resilient, making it a perfect choice for both experienced and novice gardeners.

  • Add a Taste of the Mediterranean: Grow your own Mediterranean delight right in your backyard, adding a touch of luxury to your garden.

  • Satisfaction Guaranteed: Experience the joy of homegrown figs and indulge in this ancient fruit's timeless appeal.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to cultivate your own 'Chicago Hardy' fig tree! Satisfy your taste buds and embrace the beauty of this exceptional fruit-bearing plant. Buy now and relish the bounty of this remarkable edible fig. Happy gardening!

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Key Features

Chicago Hardy Fig (Ficus carica) features large, lobed leaves, produces small, fragrant flowers, and bears sweet, pear-shaped fruits with a rich, honey-like flavor.

Special considerations

Chicago Hardy Fig (Ficus carica) requires protection from extreme cold, benefits from regular watering and well-drained soil, and thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Growing and Care Instructions

Chicago Hardy Fig (Ficus carica) thrives in well-draining soil with moderate watering, requires full sun to partial shade, tolerates temperatures down to 10°F (-12°C), benefits from balanced fertilizer in spring, and should be pruned in late winter to early spring for shape and productivity.

  • Fertilizing

    Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in spring.

  • Watering

    Water when the top inch of soil is dry.

  • Light Requirements

    Full sun to partial shade.

Type Fruit-bearing
Lifespan 30–50 years
Growth Moderate
Max Height 10–15 ft
Max Width 8–12 ft
USDA Growing Zone 7-10 map showing suitable planting regions

6-10 Container / 5-10 Outdoors
(Hardy down to 15 F°)

★★★★★
11/07/2025
Mark R. Verified

Healthy, full, and worth recommending

I have filled my greenhouse with many kinds of tropical fruit trees over the years.

The trees I received from Everglades Farm were the healthiest, fullest, and best packed I have seen. They arrived with beautiful green leaves, strong branching, and much better packaging than other vendors I have tried.

I highly recommend Everglades Farm and was very impressed with the nursery.

Thank you so much!

Mark R.