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Ficus carica 'Chicago Hardy'

Family Moraceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   6a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H2 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level
Height 3 - 9 m (10 - 30 ft)
Spread 3 - 9 m (10 - 30 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The tree Ficus carica 'Chicago Hardy' (fig) bears medium green blossoms during mid-summer to early autumn. The showy matte foliage is medium green in colour, coarse in texture and semi-evergreen. Ficus carica 'Chicago Hardy' (fig) bears fragrant fruit. This plant has smooth bark. A specimen plant, Ficus carica 'Chicago Hardy' (fig) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Container, culinary, fruit, specimen, screening and tropical.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Ficus carica 'Chicago Hardy' tolerates salt. This tree attracts birds to your garden.
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Ficus carica 'Chicago Hardy' (fig) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. Where conditions are favourable, Ficus carica 'Chicago Hardy' (fig) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.