If you scratch the trunk and see green it should be fine. :) Beth Steele | WBG, Ordered a fig tree, and unfortunately it didn’t do well. I just got out to see and I found new buds on the stem. It is indigenous to Sicily, where the variety is known to have been growing at about 3000 feet above sea level where it gets quite cold. I was careful to use good shrub grade potting soil and trace element amendments and during the first dormant season I pruned the first growth slightly to train them to the shape I wanted. Good luck. This fig is an excellent starter fig or addition to any urban landscape, edible landscaping. I had protected it with burlap I didn't wrap it tightly. Regrow bigger and more productive each year. No, we don't have the dwarf size, but many growers have had success keeping this tree smaller with pruning. The sweet, purple fruits ripen and are ready to harvest in mid summer and continue through late fall. After thought...the tree and it's foliage were lovely. 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When temperatures warm in spring all but 2 inches of the mulch can be removed. A hedge is made of closely planted shrubs or other plants which, as they grow and are trimmed and shaped or left to grow natural, form a straight or curved solid wall or fence of foliage from 1 to 10 feet in height. Glad to hear it's growing well since transplanting and hope you enjoy it for years to come. Looking for a fig that would actually be hardy in my area. I transplanted it into a proper size pot and it did well last summer. Love fresh figs in my garden and can't wait to have them again. I guess I expected a stronger tree. 1. The stem get twice thicker than first I got. The last frost date up here is around Memorial Day so, after checking the weather, I plan to replant it in the same warm spot and hope for the best. - Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens. Have had it in a pot for two years now, bringing it in in the Winter. it was a few feet tall, then died to the ground last winter, is now two stems, 4-6 inches tall, I think alive but no good buds yet. But, for the first time, I picked lots of ripe figs before the first frost stopped the harvest. This will be my go to site for all my gardening needs. Once again, thanks. I called when I found out the one from last fall died..when I talked to customer service, they were very kind and got me another one in the mail right away..i mean like 2days later, it was at my house..thanks..and I'll never use anyone else for my plants. We will issue a one-time merchandise credit to your account equaling 125% of the original product purchase price. The tree is now about 5 ft tall. It was packaged beautifully. I wanted another variety for my zone -7b - because my family is large and we all love figs.. Zone 9a has a low temperature of 20 to 25 Fahrenheit and -3.9 to -6.6 Celsius, covers areas of inland California and the Desert Southwest, southern Texas, and central Florida, southern regions of China, southern regions of Australia, coastal areas of southern Japan, and central regions to both the north and south of Africa. Will keep you posted. His survived the winter just fine. At Wilson Bros Gardens, not only have we built our reputation on shipping the highest quality plants and other products, we gently pack every plant using the highest level of packaging products and methods to ensure your plants arrive safely and in good condition - Guaranteed! I would, and have, recommended this type of tree to others. It?? Hardy enough to survive the area I live in. if so, should I cover with a tarp or other protection in winter? ?ve had. Thanks for the great review! why? Cold-Hardy Figs, Organic and Hassle-Free Why USDA Organic Cold Hardy Fig Trees? Already have some and they are delicious! Mine is in the ground this year and is growing like crazy....very healthy! Starting to see signs of life at the base of the tree. He/she made it thru the winter in Idaho, the central leader was frosted back about 6 inches in March/April because we had may/ June early and then March came back. Browse 73 questions When they became dark and slightly soft, we picked them and ate them. This attractive garden tree produces wonderfully sweet, light purplish brown figs with pink flesh that ripen in late summer. Stems that die back will likely resprout in spring and produce fruit on the new wood. Ordered two for the yard in nw Illinois ,zone 5. It turned out that the number one reason figs don't ripen is the lack of enough water. mine did not do so well in the harvesting department maybe got 3 figs were not eatable.. maybe this year we both brought our fig trees in for the winter I rent my home so it will stay on my porch in a large pot I can let you know how it harvests this year both have not harvested any fruit over the winter. Want to increase. Should I cut the rest down or leave a 4+ ft dead trunk? It's a relatively warm March and the buds have begun to swell. I live in a colder climate and didn?? Winter lows generally 10-15F extreme year can be 5. They are in the ground (ground level) and die back in our area. These figs are small but taste is like sweeter than honey. I was told I could shorten it, which I did. They grow back from the bottom. Had my doubts when I received it. It did get new growth on it since I got it. Now it has grown leaves and sent out a second off shoot at the base in June. ?s what we have learned so far! I have had excellent success with brown turkey figs treated that way in the past, having to give up only when the tree became too large for my small house. Hoping it will grow vigorously in a pot. They fell off and I brought it inside and put it in my closet for the winter. ----------------------------- WBG Reply: Hi Mark - Thanks so much for your review of the Chicago Cold Hardy Fig tree and we hope you enjoy it and its delicious fruits for many years to come. So it is more like a bush. We've 'tagged' this item with specific keywords that help you find other products that share features or characteristics with this one. The only problem with it was that it was taller than I expected. Thanks, Sue. ‘Hardy Chicago’ fig trees are just the ticket for gardeners who need a tough tree that can take a brutal chill and still reward with bushels of flavorful fruit. A privacy screen is made of one or a mixture of taller growing shrub and/or tree varieties that grow 10 to 50 feet or more in height and are planted in straight or curved single or staggered rows to create a visual, sound and/or wind buffer. This fig tree has been offered for sale, wholesale, to … Learn all about how to grow fig trees in The Growing Guide. Tried one in a container before, but couldn't keep it alive. I winterized it as recommended with the planting instructions, and "wow", it survived North East Ohio's winter with flying colors. I would order from you again in a second. Not sure if it survived the winter though as I don't see any growth yet in may. I'm currently debating whether to dig it up and relocate it to a spot on the south side of the house. I planted mine outside, in NE Nebraska and got figs on both plants in my first year but had to cover them with straw and burlap during the winter. What you see is what you get. It's now growing and doing great. Even under plastic they die back and since their new growth fruit set and ripening is late it has become difficult to get fruit for harvest before our average October 15 frost date. It didn't freeze over winter. - Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens, The Chicago fig tree arrived as described. I have wanted a fig tree for a few seasons now and this one seemed like a good one to start with. I recieved an email from you that you have the little miss figgy trees back in stock and I will be ordering one. Let us know if there's ever anything else we can do for you. Thanks also for the feedback on our packaging...it really helps us to hear this. It has to be hardy but not tardy. We keep our tree in our basement for the Winter, haven't had a problem, I believe we have the tree for 4-5 years and it comes back every Spring. If your question is about more than one item, click + to add them. However, it has sometimes been very slow to leaf out. We cut them before winter. I live in Southeast Arizona at 4500'. Hope this helps. Albeit just one, it was like an unexpected little treasure for which we never considered we had a chance at fruit it's first replant season. My tree is growing the same as yours, which seems to be common for this variety. Looking forward to having fresh figs. The Chicago Hardy Fig thrives in full sun and can tolerate a variety of soils as long as they are well drained. I had a problem with squirrels eating the fruit. I planted it in a huge patio pot, and placed it where the hen house would give it some shelter against the spring winds. Chicago Hardy Make sure it stays moist (not wet) and allow it to dry out between waterings. Not only have we built our reputation on shipping the highest quality plants, we take great care to gently pack and secure every plant we ship using the highest level of packaging products and methods available to ensure your plants arrive safely and in good condition - Guaranteed! Granted, it dies to the ground each year but it resprouts a little bigger and more vigorous the next time. Got them in the ground in early November and already they've added a twelve inches stem growth despite a chillier than expected winter. I was really looking forward to resumed growth this spring after die back but to date (June 15th) that has not occurred. eCommerce Software by 3dcart. Originates from Sicily. I live in northern Indiana and have a brown turkey and a Chicago Hardy. Have not tasted yet but how can a fig be bad. Tree looks really good now (May 2016). This winter, I dug up the tree and moved the pot it's in to a very cold bedroom and away from direct light (cold is usually around 60) and it started budding in February and now has many large green leaved. Just make sure you dig a hole 2' wider and deeper than the existing root ball. I planted two figs outside the year before last. I haven't had a chance to contact Stark Brothers but I was very disappointed. I've ordered from other mail-order tree dealers and have had fairly poor results. -Brian. Let us know if there's ever anything else we can do for you. Productive and easy to grow. I will hope for good growth and fruit. Hardy Chicago Fig Tree. Two years ago it bore five little figs that did not mature. I think it depends on the size you have selected - mine were about 3 ft. I had to repurchase. I ordered it and got it quite quickly. Zone 2b has a low temperature of -45 to -40 Fahrenheit and -40 to -42.7 Celsius, spanning from interior areas of Alaska (Unalakleet), the northernmost tip of Minnesota, middle regions of Canada, and northernmost regions of China. Healthy and even had a couple figs already growing.---------------------------------Hi Mary, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Chicago Cold Hardy Fig. It survived the Winter with no issues (I live in Maryland) though I did wrap it's trunk just to give it added protection. But, since this tree seems to grow a few inches a year, I don't see why it cannot be grown in a large pot on a deck and kept shaped. They are a good source of fiber, calcium, vitamins, and minerals. If you need further assistance, we're always eager to help. Ripens in July through frost. Will often tolerate zone 5 temperatures if given a sheltered location and root protection. Zone 11 has a low temperature of above 40 Fahrenheit and above 4.5 Celsius, covers Hawaii (Honolulu), Southern Mexico, the Florida Keys, the northern most region of Australia, southernmost regions of China, northern regions of South America, coastal regions of Central America, and central interior and coastal areas of Africa. It has 2 small figs developing at the top along with the leaves. We are a solid Zone 5 in Northern Colorado and my Chicago Fig has survived for over ten years. Let us know if there's ever anything else we can do for you. The trees arrive in excellent condition and have been planted in a high tunnel to get more production out of my zone 6 (30 fig trees under plastic production); however, the climate conditions continue to outpace my planting. 11 years ago. We planted ours in Erie Pa. It will great to raise figs in Michigan. Read about the Stark Bro's history that spans over 200 years ». My tree is 6' tall. Pick figs when showing good color. Their large and bold leaves provide a tropical effect in the landscape and you'll be rewarded with loads of delicious figs! I lost two in-ground figs to Chicago winters. Get Pricing and Availability. It thrived, and I even was able to harvest a handful of small, but extremely sweet figs the very first year. Had a dickens of a winter. Chicago Cold Hardy is self-pollinating and exceptionally easy to grow. Dayton, OH. We followed the planting instructions; found a home for it on the south side of the house; mulched and wrapped it for the winter, and removed the wrapping in early April. Thanks for the kind words! For a school education garden that parents stated they wanted to learn about figs. I am getting the new growth from fhe bottom and roots. I've even tried burying the entire plant in leaves with a structure to keep the leaves in place.No good either. If they all dry, you may cut them to ground level.. DO I need to wrap this tree during the winter in zone 6b? Give it a few more weeks. I love figs and a neighbor in Virginia had them, they were SO good. ---------------- WBG Reply: Robert - Thanks for the review of the Chicago Fig Tree. A young Chicago hardy fig in its pot. Beth | WBG :), Healthy appearing plant with 2 figs. Thanks for the great review! It currently is leafing out and I am expecting to have a good harvest this year. I received my Chicago Cold Hardy Fig Tree this week. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! We had a succession of nights a bit below zero, so I spread insulation on the ground around, then covered both the seoond-year tree and the ground with blankets. Thanks for the great review! I did not cover the tree last fall because of my illness. I wouldn't cut anything for a few weeks, then trim off the dead parts when it's really obvious. I tied the tree up, put a tree bag on, tied it, put second tree bag on and tied around it. Trimming the ends of the branches back will cause more growth to develop from buds that remain. I bought one 2 different times and neither survived the winter. We have the tree in a big pot and during the winter time we buried the pot in the ground and covered the top with leaves. Plus, a fig tree can grow well in a container, so it makes a perfect choice for those with limited growing space. 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