Negronne Fig,Fruit Tree,Perennial shrub, 1 Plant ,

• Latin Name: Ficus carica
  Site and Soil: Figs do well in a variety of soils, but require at least 8 hours of sunlight during the growing season.
  Pollination Requirements: Self-fruitful.
  Hardiness: Hardy to between 0° & 5° F.
  Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting.
  Size at Maturity: 8-10 ft in height, smaller with pruning.
  Taste: Sweet
  Fruit Skin: Dark, almost black
  Fruit Flesh: Dark red
  Bloom Time: Flowers are not noticeable as they are inside the fig.
  Ripening Time: Late July – early August
  Yield: 10-15 lbs. or more per plant

Now northern gardeners can enjoy growing delicious figs at home. The plant will die back to ground level in the colder climates, which is normal. In the spring the plant will grow back and produce fruit again. You can protect them with a layer of leaves held in place around the base of the plant. ‘Chicago’ Hardy Fig plants have striking, vibrant leaves that have a similar shape to oak leaves, only much larger. Self-pollinating. Spacing: 3-6′. Chicago Hardy’s fruit will be sweet and ready to eat by late summer or early fall.

Fresh figs in the North, grown in your own apartment, by late summer! Is it possible? We also recommend it for container gardening, making it a great choice for apartment dwellers. While it thrives outdoors, this fig tree will even succeed potted if brought inside during the colder season.

It is similar to the brown turkey fig and is hardy to at least USDA climate zone 5, where winter temperatures can drop to below zero degrees F. The ‘Chicago’ hardy fig is a hybrid variety that has been developed in recent years. This variety can die back to the ground in winter and should be protected with mulch.