Skip to content
Arbor Buddy
Chicago Hardy Fig Tree (Ficus carica 'Chicago Hardy') — mature, plantedBestseller

Fruit Trees

Chicago Hardy Fig Tree

Ficus carica 'Chicago Hardy'

The cold-hardiest fig - sweet purple figs even after roots survive a hard freeze.

$40

Ships in 1-2 weeks.

Height: 1-2 ft.

Quantity

1

FREE shipping on orders over $99.

  • 1-Year Guarantee — free replacement
  • Free shipping over $99
  • Ships in 1-2 weeks
  • Delivered ready to plant

1-2 ft.

$40

Edible FruitCold HardyFast GrowingSelf-Pollinating

Customers also viewed

Bestseller
Honeycrisp Apple Tree (Malus domestica 'Honeycrisp') for sale

Honeycrisp Apple Tree

Malus domestica 'Honeycrisp'

from$60
Bestseller
Meyer Lemon Tree (Citrus x meyeri 'Improved') for sale

Meyer Lemon Tree

Citrus x meyeri 'Improved'

from$43
Bestseller
Arbequina Olive Tree (Olea europaea 'Arbequina') for sale

Arbequina Olive Tree

Olea europaea 'Arbequina'

from$39
Bestseller
Bing Cherry Tree (Prunus avium 'Bing') for sale

Bing Cherry Tree

Prunus avium 'Bing'

from$60

Why you'll love it

A fast, easy way to a finished landscape

A fast grower — expect quick, satisfying progress every season.

Growth rate
Fast
Mature size
10 ft. - 15 ft. tall · 9 ft. - 12 ft. wide
Hardy in
USDA zones 5–10
  • Edible Fruit
  • Cold Hardy
  • Fast Growing
  • Self-Pollinating

The Arbor Buddy difference

Why buy from us

Grown to thrive. Established, well-rooted plants shipped at the right size — not bare twigs.

Matched to your zone. Set your USDA zone and we show you exactly what will flourish where you live.

Backed for a year. Every tree is covered by our 1-Year Alive & Thrive Guarantee.

About this tree

The Chicago Hardy Fig is the toughest fig you can grow, with roots that survive subzero winters and resprout to fruit on new wood. It grows fast to 10-15 ft. tall and 9-12 ft. wide and is hardy in USDA zones 5-10, far colder than most figs. In summer it ripens loads of sweet, rich, mahogany-purple figs with strawberry-red flesh. Plant in full sun, or grow it in a pot and overwinter in a garage in the coldest zones.

USDA hardiness zones 5–10

Set your zone in the header to see if this tree thrives where you live.

Plant details

Mature height
10 ft. - 15 ft.
Mature width
9 ft. - 12 ft.
Growth rate
Fast
USDA zones
5-10
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water needs
Moderate
Soil
Adaptable, Well Drained
Spacing
10 ft. - 12 ft.

Full planting & care

Planting+

Choose a spot with full sun and adaptable, well drained soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep, set the tree so the top of the root ball is level with the ground, backfill, and water in well. Space about 10 ft. - 12 ft. from other plants.

Watering+

Water deeply about once a week while it establishes, then ease off as roots take hold.

Fertilizing+

Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs. A second light feeding in early summer supports vigorous growth. Avoid fertilizing late in the season.

Pruning+

Prune lightly in late winter to shape; for a formal hedge, trim the sides and top once or twice through the growing season to keep it dense.

Frequently asked questions

Will it survive a cold winter?+

Yes. Even if the top dies back in a hard freeze, the roots survive to zone 5 and resprout to fruit on the new season's growth.

Does it need another fig to fruit?+

No. It's self-pollinating and produces a full crop from a single tree.

When do the figs ripen?+

The main crop ripens in late summer to early fall on the current season's wood.

What zones can it grow in?+

It's hardy in the ground across USDA zones 5-10, and can be container-grown and overwintered indoors in colder areas.

Shipping

Orders $99+
FREE shipping
Orders under $99
$20 flat
Lead time
Ships in 1–2 weeks via ground carrier

Compare similar trees

Chicago Hardy Fig TreeThis treeHoneycrisp Apple TreeMeyer Lemon TreeArbequina Olive TreeBing Cherry Tree
Mature height10 ft. - 15 ft.12 ft. - 15 ft.6 ft. - 10 ft.15 ft. - 20 ft.15 ft. - 18 ft.
Mature width9 ft. - 12 ft.10 ft. - 12 ft.4 ft. - 6 ft.12 ft. - 15 ft.12 ft. - 15 ft.
Growth rateFastModerateModerateModerateModerate
SunlightFull SunFull SunFull SunFull SunFull Sun
USDA zones5–103–88–118–115–8

Your dream yard, without the hassle

Skip the trip

Big, landscape-grade trees delivered straight to your door — no hauling.

Huge selection

Shade, flowering, evergreen, fruit and more — matched to your USDA zone.

Nursery quality

Established, well-rooted plants grown to thrive, not just to ship.

Backed by us

Every tree carries our 1-Year Alive & Thrive Guarantee.