Description
xChicago Hardy Fig 'Ficus carica Chicago Hardy' Live Plant
Enhance your garden or patio with the Chicago Hardy Fig, a robust live plant that comes in a convenient 4-inch pot. This very hardy fig shrub is not only an attractive addition to your space with its unique bark and large dark green leaves, but it also yields sweet, edible fruit that ripens beautifully in late summer or fall. Whether you're an experienced gardener or a novice, this plant is sure to impress!
- Growth Habit: Compact shrub suitable for container gardening
- Color: Dark green leaves with attractive bark
- Ideal Location: Grows well indoors or outdoors, transitioning easily between the two
- Care Level: Easy to care for, perfect for beginners
- Fruit: Produces deep purple to light brown figs with pink flesh
- Hardiness: Thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5-11
- Versatile: Can be grown as a patio tree or container plant
Product Attributes
Common Name: Chicago Hardy Fig
Scientific Name: Ficus carica Chicago Hardy
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Watering: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
Soil: Well-draining potting mix
Hardiness Zones: 5-11
Growth Habit: Compact shrub, great for containers
Format: Live plant in a 4-inch pot, bare root option available
Note: We dig up the plants after payment to ensure you receive the freshest specimen possible. Plants are carefully wrapped in soil and wet newspaper for safe shipping. Please be aware that plants may lose some leaves during the replanting process but will usually bounce back within a week. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us!
Shipping to contiguous 48 states only. We do not ship to California or internationally due to plant restrictions. Thank you for your understanding!
Shipping & Return
xORDER PROCESSING TIMES:
Most orders that are placed with us are processed and shipped out within 24 hours. Weekend and Holiday orders will be processed on the next available business day.
SHIPPING:
We use FedEx and USPS Priority Mail to the continental US, Military addresses, Alaska, and Hawaii free of charge. Delivery of your order will be within 2 to 5 business days of the date it is shipped out.
SHIPPING AND ADDRESS CORRECTIONS:
Please verify that your shipping address is correct. Incorrect addresses may result in undeliverable packages or delays. If your address is incorrect, please notify us as soon as possible to avoid an address correction fee. If shipping address is incorrect then a $7.50 address correction fee will be charged. This charge is accessed to us by the carrier service.
SALES TAX:
The Pee Mart charges sales tax on items purchased by customers that have products shipped in the state of Maine. When customers from outside the state of Maine complete a purchase from The Pee Mart, they accept all responsibility of their respective state laws regarding sales and use tax.
OUT OF STOCK ITEMS:
We try very hard to keep all items in stock and available, but sometimes we encounter supply shortages. We attempt to bring product back into our inventory as soon as it is feasibly possible. In these scenarios, the products are unavailable to purchase on our website. We will not backorder product and will ship the entirety of your purchased order upon completion of your payment processing.
LOST OR DAMAGED SHIPMENTS:
If you receive a product that appears to be damaged, contact your local FedEx office or Post Office and have an inspection made. Do not throw away the shipping box or any shipping material, as the carrier will want to inspect it. We will arrange to have the product returned to us. We will then either issue you a credit or replace your item ASAP.
WARRANTY / RETURNS:
The Pee Mart has a 30-day customer satisfaction standard warranty for all items. All sales are considered final after 30 days of receiving product.
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