Fig carica Chicago Hardy 1Q

Perhaps the most cold hardy, prolific, and vigorous fig variety for colder climates. Fruit matures to a deep purplish-brown with sweet, intensely flavored pinkish-amber flesh. Bears fruit in 2-3 years. 

Figs can be grown as trees or pruned to be kept as bushes. In cooler zones, fig branches die back to the ground in winter and re-grow each year, generally maintaining a bushy appearance. The main fruit crop occurs on the current year's growth, although some varieties also have an additional early crop (Breba crop) on old growth. Figs prefer moist, well-drained soil and can be grown in containers or the landscape.

• Container Size: trade quart
• Fruiting Time(s): July & September
• USDA Zone: 6-9
• Height: 10-15'
• Spread: 9-12'
• Sun Exposure: full sun 
• Soil Moisture: average
• Bloom Time: spring 
• Bloom Color: purple
• Foliage Color: green
• US Native: no
• Wildlife Benefit: birds
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