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Chicago Hardy Fig Tree
Chicago Hardy Fig Tree
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The fig that shrugs off Northern winters and still delivers jammy, honey-sweet fruit by late summer.
Ficus carica 'Chicago Hardy' is the cold-tough fig that opened backyard fig growing to gardeners far beyond the Mediterranean. Traced to the resilient Sicilian Mount Etna stock, it ripens medium, mahogany-purple figs with deep-red, syrupy flesh that tastes of berry jam and honey. Even where a hard freeze cuts the plant to the ground, it resurges from the roots each spring and fruits on that same season's new wood, so a harvest is never far off.
Why growers choose the Chicago Hardy
- Genuinely cold-hardy. Roots survive deep freezes in zones 5 and up, regrowing and fruiting on new growth even after top dieback.
- Rich, sweet flavor. The dark flesh is intensely jammy and honeyed, excellent fresh, dried, or baked.
- Self-fertile. A single tree sets a full crop with no second plant and no pollinator needed.
- Productive on young wood. Because it fruits on the current year's growth, it bears reliably even after a hard winter prune-back.
- Container-friendly. Takes well to a large pot, staying compact and easy to move into shelter where winters turn brutal.
Plant it in-ground as a generous, multi-stemmed specimen in a warm spot, or keep it potted on a sunny patio and roll it into a garage or basement for the coldest weeks. Either way, you get fresh figs from a plant that earns its keep with almost no fuss.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
We want you to love your UncommonWares! If it's not a fit, we'll gladly accept returns of unused, stock (non-custom) UncommonWares products within 15 days of purchase.
⚠️ NOTE - UncommonWares offers products from curated brands. Many of which have their own return or final sale policies. We will note their policy at the bottom of their product listing so it's clear. Please be sure to read each brand's return policy before purchase. ⚠️
The following applies only to UncommonWares branded product (other brands' policies are listed on their product page):
STOCK PRODUCTS - Stock products at UncommonWares are carefully curated and often in limited quantities. If you're lucky enough to grab some UW goods before they sell out, we feel certain you will enjoy your purchases. If for whatever reason stock items purchased need to be returned, please be sure it's in new, unused condition, in its original packaging and returned to the store within 15 days of purchase. Online Orders: Shipping charges are non-refundable and any return shipping cost incurred will not be reimbursed unless the product arrived damaged or incorrect product was sent. NOTE: Only stock, non-custom/non-personalized products can be returned.
CUSTOM PRODUCTS - UncommonWares custom products are created as ordered, therefore, all personalized/custom product sales are final. It is rare, but if your item arrives damaged or is defective, it must be reported within 10 business days for replacement. Simply email 4service@uncommonwares.com with a photo of the damage and any details about your order so we can efficiently process your replacement.
Please note that as a result of different textures and finishes colors will vary on products whether digitally imprinted or dyed. Products from separate dye lots may result in color shift. We always recommend coordinating instead of matching. In addition, what is shown on your screen may vary from your finished product. Slight color shifts are not considered defective and therefore cannot be returned nor replaced.
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