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product_id: 116087927
title: "Chicago Hardy Fig Tree - Ficus carica by Wellspring Gardens - Hardy & Fruitful - Ideal for Gardens - Purple-Skinned Figs - Backyard Orchard - Edible Landscape Plant - Beginner Friendly Fruit Tree"
brand: "wellspring gardens"
price: "₨1443"
currency: SCR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Wellspring Gardens"
url: https://www.desertcart.sc/products/116087927-chicago-hardy-fig-tree-ficus-carica-by-wellspring-gardens-hardy
store_origin: SC
region: Seychelles
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# Thrives in full sun Tissue-cultured for vigorous growth Early medium purple fruit Chicago Hardy Fig Tree - Ficus carica by Wellspring Gardens - Hardy & Fruitful - Ideal for Gardens - Purple-Skinned Figs - Backyard Orchard - Edible Landscape Plant - Beginner Friendly Fruit Tree

**Brand:** wellspring gardens
**Price:** ₨1443
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍃 Grow your own purple gold—because ordinary gardens are so last season!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Chicago Hardy Fig Tree - Ficus carica by Wellspring Gardens - Hardy & Fruitful - Ideal for Gardens - Purple-Skinned Figs - Backyard Orchard - Edible Landscape Plant - Beginner Friendly Fruit Tree by wellspring gardens
- **How much does it cost?** ₨1443 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sc](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/116087927-chicago-hardy-fig-tree-ficus-carica-by-wellspring-gardens-hardy)

## Best For

- wellspring gardens enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted wellspring gardens brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Space-Savvy Giant:** Reaches up to 20ft, perfect for backyard orchards and edible landscapes
- • **Sun-Kissed Growth:** Flourishes in Zones 6-10 under full sun for maximum yield
- • **Next-Level Propagation:** Tissue-cultured saplings ensure robust, disease-resistant plants
- • **Beginner’s Green Thumb:** Low-maintenance, hardy, and ideal for first-time fruit growers
- • **Fruit Fast, Feast Faster:** Produces succulent purple figs early—get your harvest sooner

## Overview

The Chicago Hardy Fig Tree by Wellspring Gardens is a hardy, tissue-cultured fruit tree that grows 15-20 feet tall and thrives in full sun across USDA Zones 6-10. It produces early, medium-sized purple figs with sweet reddish flesh, making it perfect for backyard orchards and edible landscapes. Delivered as a young sapling, it’s beginner-friendly and designed for vigorous growth and resilience, offering a rewarding homegrown fruit experience.

## Description

Embark on a delightful journey of cultivation with the Chicago Hardy Fig Tree, brought to you by Wellspring Gardens. This robust tree, famed for its resilience and early production of medium-sized, purple-skinned fruits with succulent reddish flesh, stands as a testament to both beauty and productivity. With an ability to reach an impressive height of 15-20 feet, it's perfectly suited for a variety of garden spaces, thriving under full sun and in well-drained soil. Each tree arrives as a tender 3-8 inch sapling in a 3-inch pot, presenting a unique opportunity to nurture and watch it flourish into a magnificent, fruit-bearing tree. The Chicago Hardy, grown through an advanced tissue culture method from mature cells, promises a healthier growth and an earlier onset of fruiting, distinguishing it from traditional seed-grown plants. Ideal for both seasoned gardeners and beginners, this fig tree from Wellspring Gardens is not just a plant but an enduring addition to your garden, offering both aesthetic charm and the delightful reward of homegrown figs.

Review: Small but Healthy Live Plant - I am writing this review now solely based on current information. If you know much about figs, it is difficult if not impossible to know if you received the type you ordered until the plant produces fruit. Sometimes you can tell by the leaves but it still has to mature before you can do that. The plant I receive was between 2-3 inches so it is small. The main thing though is that the plant I received was perfectly healthy. It was shipped in a well protected packaging in a small pot and the soil was still very moist. I have had no issues since repotted and the plant is thriving. *** NOTE *** I have not purchased from this nursery before so I cannot remark about any confidence in receiving the correct variety that I purchased. Many times when buying mail order plants, the nursery can send the wrong type and some unethical nurseries simply don’t care because it may take 2-3 years or more before you realize it is the wrong variety. Take care when buying mail order but you should expect that this is a risk ESPECIALLY with figs. My review is based on the health of the plant received and no review on the certainty of variety.
Review: Small, but Hardy and Happy bearing figs w/in 4 months later! - Very small, but mighty! My husband bought the LSU Gold in March. It barely was 3 inches tall. I repotted it and it’s alive and well baring ready to eat fruit in September of 2025! I live in Northeast, Grove, Oklahoma and I’m thrilled! I am planting it in the ground in the Spring of 2026. Great Buy!

## Features

- MATURE SIZE & CARE GUIDE: The tree grows 15-20ft tall and thrives in full sun. Suitable for Zones 6-10.
- SIZE UPON ARRIVAL: Young sapling, 3-8 inches tall in a 3-inch-deep pot, ideal for nurturing growth.
- KEY FEATURES: Chicago Hardy Fig produces medium, purple fruit early. Tissue culture ensures robust growth.
- CARE TIPS: Chicago Hardy Fig goes dormant in winter. For fig rust, keep the base clean and manage moisture.
- GROWING METHOD: Tissue-cultured for vigorous growth, adaptable to various climates, including hot & dry summers.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01AND8APA |
| Best Sellers Rank | #40,332 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #179 in Fruit Plants & Seeds |
| Brand | Wellspring Gardens |
| Color | Chicago |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars (560) |
| Expected Blooming Period | spring,winter |
| Expected Plant Height | 20 Feet |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Item Weight | 5 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Wellspring Gardens |
| Material Feature | GMO Free |
| Moisture Needs | Regular Watering |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Soil Type | Loam Soil |
| Style | Chicago Hardy Fig Tree |
| Sunlight Exposure | Full Sun |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Wellspring Gardens
- **Color:** Chicago
- **Expected Blooming Period:** spring,winter
- **Expected Plant Height:** 20 Feet
- **Indoor/Outdoor Usage:** Outdoor
- **Material Feature:** GMO Free
- **Soil Type:** Loam Soil
- **Sunlight Exposure:** Full Sun
- **USDA Hardiness Zone:** 7
- **Unit Count:** 1.0 Count

## Images

![Chicago Hardy Fig Tree - Ficus carica by Wellspring Gardens - Hardy & Fruitful - Ideal for Gardens - Purple-Skinned Figs - Backyard Orchard - Edible Landscape Plant - Beginner Friendly Fruit Tree - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/911689+22BL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Small but Healthy Live Plant
*by L***N on November 6, 2018*

I am writing this review now solely based on current information. If you know much about figs, it is difficult if not impossible to know if you received the type you ordered until the plant produces fruit. Sometimes you can tell by the leaves but it still has to mature before you can do that. The plant I receive was between 2-3 inches so it is small. The main thing though is that the plant I received was perfectly healthy. It was shipped in a well protected packaging in a small pot and the soil was still very moist. I have had no issues since repotted and the plant is thriving. *** NOTE *** I have not purchased from this nursery before so I cannot remark about any confidence in receiving the correct variety that I purchased. Many times when buying mail order plants, the nursery can send the wrong type and some unethical nurseries simply don’t care because it may take 2-3 years or more before you realize it is the wrong variety. Take care when buying mail order but you should expect that this is a risk ESPECIALLY with figs. My review is based on the health of the plant received and no review on the certainty of variety.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Small, but Hardy and Happy bearing figs w/in 4 months later!
*by J***E on September 16, 2025*

Very small, but mighty! My husband bought the LSU Gold in March. It barely was 3 inches tall. I repotted it and it’s alive and well baring ready to eat fruit in September of 2025! I live in Northeast, Grove, Oklahoma and I’m thrilled! I am planting it in the ground in the Spring of 2026. Great Buy!

### ⭐ High Hopes, Plant Died
*by A***A on June 10, 2025*

I had really high hopes for this, and excitedly followed all the instructions. I received my plant on March 31, and waited a few weeks to put it outside while slowly introducing it to sunlight and the outside in general. I planted it in a fabric grow bag with pricey compost made for fruit trees, and put a light layer of straw on top. I tended to it daily, whether it was just checking the soil moisture, watering, etc. It didn't grow beyond the three leaves it arrived with. In early May, one leaf fell off. Last week, the other two leaves fell off. They were green the whole time and appeared healthy, but the plant had absolutely no growth whatsoever and looked the same as it did when it arrived until it suddenly dropped its leaves. I'm annoyed I bought this and wish I'd just gone to my local garden center instead - at least they offer a year warranty on plants. Save your money on this one, guys.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-14*