Hardy Chicago
Common fig(Ficus carica)
Also called Chicago Hardy, this is among the most cold-tolerant fig cultivars, with above-ground wood hardy to about 10 F and roots surviving well below zero. It reliably fruits on new wood the season after a hard freeze.
Flavor Profile
Rich, sweet flavor
Visual Characteristics
Small to medium fruit with light brown to violet/deep purple skin and pink flesh; resembles Brown Turkey
Growing Tips
A top choice for cold climates; can be grown in-ground with winter protection or in containers moved to shelter. Its short-season fruiting lets it crop on new wood the same season after dieback.
Resistance Information
Disease Resistance
Exceptionally cold hardy (among the hardiest figs); regrows and fruits on new wood after winter dieback
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.