HARDY FIG Tree - How to Grow & Care For in Spring, Summer & Winter

Of all the Figs, Chicago Hardy is seen to be most winter hardy. These fig trees can be planted in the ground in as low as zone 5. In this video I show my two fig trees that I'm growing in my zone 6b garden and I document the tree in spring, summer and winter so that you can know exactly what to do for your fig in each season. These low maintenance plants are very easy plants to grow, and typically by the third season you can expect to harvest some fruit, just as I show in the video. #ficus #figtree #gardening

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[dentatusdentatus]

Wow! It's cool to see a single YouTube video covering an entire growing season. 👍👍👍

[AkwaAzeemBey]

Peace Bro, remember you can propagate/root all the branches (cuttings) when you prune the trees to multiply your fig trees instead of having to buy more

[BadBoyBreeze]

OK so you guys are the ones that were making the fig jam so I bought one from you guys now I have 10 different kinds of figs growing lol 😂

[PrayNowall]

Being on the west side of PA (6a), I love seeing this video. I’m very encouraged that there’s hope for my small 1 year old Chicago Hardy Fig. I especially appreciate the winter care information, AND seeing the first fruit from the 3 year old plant! Thanks so much for this fabulous video!

[cargogh]

Nice video and plant! At 5:25 you answered the question I had of one of my yard's biggest threats. And I like figs.

[anyutka]

Im in NJ and planning to get a fig tree in the spring. You answered my main question, if deer will eat it. Thank you!

[littleflockontheprairie]

Thank you for this! I am also in zone 6b in Kansas and just planted three fig trees (a bundle from Stark Brothers): Chicago Hardy, Celeste, and Brown Turkey. I did plant them in my chicken enclosure in areas with structures that will shelter them from the north wind in the winter. I'm excited to see how they do!!

[kristymarsh]

I'm a zone 6 b and in western Colorado. I don't understand how we could be the same as I'm sure your climate is extremely different than ours. We have cold dry winters and very hot dry summers.

[barbaravolpe]

Great timely video! I purchased my Chicago Hardy Fig 2 years ago and made the mistake of pruning it too late which was sometime in March. Alas, beautiful bush but I got no fruit. From what I have since learned they should be pruned before they break dormancy in late Winter (check out Millennial Gardener). I too live in PA a little west of you, but I have mine in a large pot and after the first frost I move it into my unheated garage for the Winter. Fingers crossed that this year I get it right; I have it on my calendar for mid February to check the temps in the garage but probably will prune it back by the end of that month for sure. Best of luck with yours! Thanks for your videos—I enjoy the content and your concise delivery!

[linakhoury]

Good morning Devin . Your fig trees will be amazing because you care for them so well . My father grew from one fig tree more than one tybe of fruit .You can do the same . Have agreat day.

[michaellyttle]

Do you ever pinch your trees to encourage fruit and ripening? If so what time of summer? It’s August 2 and i am thinking to do so now where there are two nodes above a leaf and the tops of the individual shoots that are almost 6 feet in a season (total dye off back to ground this year and about every one. There is no protection that works for these and they are Chicago Hardy) I’m gonna root cuttings and increases the number of trees for more yield so i won’t hesitate to pinch back earlier and do more experiments with timing. Thanks

[nafisanabiel]

Can you make a video of fertilizing fig trees in spring, summer and fall please? What fertilizer is good for fruit production? Thanks

[wathah]

Can I grow a Fig tree in canada, ontario? 😁

[LindasFlowersandVegetablesGard]

Great video! I planted one in my garden 2 years ago, unfortunately it died in my Chicago area garden. will try it again.thank you for sharing!

[kathyseacrist]

My figs are out of control. I'll need to know how to prune them down. I get tons of figs but can't get to many of them. Looking forward to a video on this.

[subtropicalohioplants]

The leaves look a lot like those on the oakleaf hydrangea, while the habit of it coming back from the roots resembles the hardy hibiscus!

[lisaanglim]

Good morning, ☀️ I’m wondering how they do indoors with a grow light? This is a ficus I’ve not seen before.

[lisaanglim]

Can they be trimmed to make them a little more compact for indoor?

[lisaanglim]

Will they fruit indoors with a grow light.