fruit tree variety in zone 6b
Chicago Hardy fig in zone 6b
Chicago Hardy · Ficus carica
- Zone
- 6b -5°F to 0°F
- Growing season
- 190 days
- Chill needed
- 100 to 300 below 45°F
- Days to harvest
- 120 to 180
The verdict
Detailed guidance for this section is being prepared. Check back soon.
About Chicago Hardy
Sweet, small dark purple fruit with red flesh; good fresh-eating quality. Roots survive zone 6 with mulching, top-killed by hard freezes but resprouts.
Critical timing for zone 6b
Detailed guidance for this section is being prepared. Check back soon.
Common challenges in zone 6b
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust
- ▸ Fire blight
- ▸ Stink bugs
Modified care for zone 6b
Detailed guidance for this section is being prepared. Check back soon.
Chicago Hardy in adjacent zones
Frequently asked questions
- Will Chicago Hardy fig grow in zone 6b?
Yes. Chicago Hardy is recommended for USDA zones 6b through 8b, which includes zone 6b.
- Are there enough chill hours in zone 6b?
Fig needs 100 to 300 chill hours. Zone 6b typically meets this range; check local microclimate against historical chill totals to confirm.
+−
+−
Image: "Ficus-carica - bancal 20110416a", by Luis Fernández García, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
Related