Ficus carica 'Chicago Hardy'
This edible fig can take sub freezing temperatures die back in the fall and re-sprout in the spring. The medium sized fruit ripens to a delicious sweetened in late summer and early fall. For northern growers, give it a heavy mulch with hay or leaves when dormant. An excellent candidate for pot culture, this easy-to-grow fig is also known as 'Bensonhurst Purple.' Its origins are from Sicily.

Hardy to Zone 6 and higher for outdoors.

Full sun, grows 2-3', minimum temperature 30°, summer bloomer.

Easy Grower!

Ficus Plant Care