Chicago Hardy Fig Bloom Time|Early Spring Since most squirrels and blackbirds

Since most squirrels and blackbirds don’t like the bitter taste

they produce a profusion of blue

Be sure to also prune back any branches with spent flowers

bird baths

Chicago Hardy Fig Bloom Time|Early Spring Since most squirrels and blackbirdsChicago Hardy Fig tree is known for being especially cold hardy and producing small, brown to purple colored figs. The inside of the fruit is colored a lovely shade that looks like strawberry jam. It is productive and easy to grow and may die back in colder climates and resume growth in the spring. Self pollinating. Care Plant in full sun using well drained soil and keep it watered well for the first year. Can be considered somewhat drought tolerant