Producing plump and plentiful fruit, Roberta's Chicago hardy fig tree adds a lush look to your landscape while putting a delicious treat on your plate. You'll savor the sweet, dark mahogany fruit with rich red flesh that this cold-hardy tree yields on both old and new wood. From Roberta's.
Type: perennial
Uses: garden, landscape, container
Shipped as: actively growing plant in a 1-gal pot
Zones: USDA hardiness zones 5 through 11
Spacing: 6' to 10' apart
Exposure: full to partial sun
Water: keep soil moist during spring and summer; water less in winter
Fertilize: twice a month April through October
Fruits: mid-summer to late fall by second season
Mature Height and Spread: 6'H to 8'H in garden, 3'H to 4'H in container; with a similar spread
Winterize: prune in early spring if temperature drops below 10F
Resists: deer
Drought Tolerant: no
Heat Tolerant: no
Fragrant: no
Edible: yes
1-year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty
Ships at the appropriate time for planting in your area