| Common Names |
Chicago Hardy Fig, Bensonhurst Purple Fig |
| Plant Type |
Perennial Deciduous Tree or Shrub |
| Life Cycle |
Perennial |
| Food Forest Layer |
Small Tree / Shrub Layer |
| Mature Size |
10-15 ft tall (can be kept smaller with pruning) |
| Light |
Full Sun |
| Water Needs |
Moderate; drought-tolerant once established |
| Harvest Season |
Summer through Fall |
| Time to Fruit or Harvest |
1-2 years from planting |
| Self-Fertile |
Yes |
| Growth Rate |
Fast |
| Native Region |
Mediterranean origin; adapted for U.S. climates |
| Florida Native |
No |
| Zones |
USDA Zones 6-10 |
| Propagation Method |
Cutting |
| Pot Size |
1-Gallon Plantable Biodegradable Coconut Coir Pot |
| Seasonal Characteristics |
Deciduous; drops leaves in winter; frost-hardy |
