If you would like to grow your own figs, Chicago Hardy fig is a good choice for several reasons. As name says, it is very hardy and looks attractive in the landscape even fitting into small spaces, and it is suitable for container-growing. As the bark matures, it becomes a handsome silvery-grey. While the greenish flowers in the spring are not showy, they turn into medium-size sweet dark figs in the late summer and early fall.
If planting the tree in the ground, do this in the early spring or late fall when the tree is dormant. For our cool zone, best planted in sheltered area.
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Height: 10-15'
Width: 9-12'
Blooms: Spring