Chicago Hardy Fig Fruit Live Tree in 3-Gallon Grower Pot
Product details
| Management number | 251519059 | Release Date | 2026/09/26 | List Price | US$18.30 | Model Number | 251519059 | ||
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3 Gal. Chicago Hardy Fig Tree (Ficus carica), a cold-hardy live fruit tree known for its vigorous growth, ornamental foliage, and sweet light purple figs with rich pink centers. This productive deciduous fig tree can survive colder temperatures than many traditional fig varieties, making it an excellent choice for USDA Zones 5 and up with winter protection. The Chicago Hardy Fig produces medium to large fruit with a rich, sweet flavor that ripens from late summer into early fall, perfect for fresh eating, baking, preserves, and charcuterie boards. Its broad, deeply lobed green leaves add striking visual appeal to patios, edible landscapes, gardens, and large containers. This low-maintenance fruit-bearing tree thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, with good drought tolerance once established. Ideal for in-ground planting or container growing, it responds well to pruning for easy size control while continuing to deliver reliable seasonal harvests year after year.
- Cold-hardy fig variety capable of surviving colder climates than most traditional figs, often down to USDA Zone 5 with protection. Produces medium to large sweet figs with rich flavor, typically ripening in late summer to early fall. Vigorous, deciduous growth habit with broad, deeply lobed green leaves that add strong ornamental value.
- Can grow 10–15 feet tall in optimal conditions, but responds well to pruning for size control. Excellent choice for edible landscaping, combining fruit production with attractive foliage. Often produces a main crop reliably even after harsh winters due to strong regrowth from roots. Thrives in full sun for best fruiting performance and sugar development in the fruit.
- Prefers well-drained soil and benefits from consistent watering during active growth and fruiting. Can be grown in-ground or in large containers for increased flexibility in colder regions. Low-maintenance once established, with good drought tolerance and strong adaptability to various soil types
| Plant name | Tree |
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| Plant category | Trees |
| Color | Green |
| Plant features | Fruiting, Cold Tolerant, Edible |
| Bloom season | Spring |
| Rec location | Outdoor |
| Light needs | Full Sun |
| Watering frequency | Bi-Weekly |
| Mature plant height | 13 ft |
| Plant height | 37 in |
| Plant lifecycle | Woody Perennial |
| Usda hardiness zone | 5, 10, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Plant form | Mature Plant |
| Landscape use | Ornamental/Décor, Foliage, Edible Garden |
| Size | 3 gal |
| Plant container | Pot |
| Foliage pattern | Solid |
| Brand | Pennington |
| Occasion | Edible Gardening, Gardening, Edigle Gardening |
| Human food producing seeds, plants & trees | Y |
| Piece count | 1 |
| Product net content uom | Each |
| Product net content parent | 1 Each |
| Net content statement | 1 Live Tree |
| Has written warranty | No |
| Assembled product weight | 17.8 lb |
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