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

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.

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!

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.

Beautiful plant! I am rating this at 3 because the plant was absolutely tiny. For the price it was much too small of a tree. The tree did come in good condition but it was way smaller than expected. Edit I have had this tree for 5 months and to my surprise it grew very quickly and has been an amazing tree. I am changing my review to 5 stars.

I was pleasantly surprised with how carefully this fig tree arrived. The seller did an excellent job with the packaging — the plant was secure, moist, and ready to go straight into the ground without any signs of stress. I didn’t have to do any complicated setup; it came pre-potted and was super easy to handle. After planting, the tree perked up quickly and looks very healthy. The leaves are vibrant and strong, and I can already see new growth starting to form after just a short time. I appreciate that it’s a hardy variety that can withstand colder weather, which makes me confident it will last for many seasons. Cleaning up after planting was also simple — just rinsed the pot and tools with a sponge and water. No hassle at all. Overall, I’m impressed with the quality, the way it was shipped, and the ease of planting. If you’re looking to add a fruit tree to your yard, this is a great choice. I can’t wait to harvest my first figs!

The tree was TINY! But it is hardy for sure. I planted it in a pot, the single leaf it had fell off, but there was a bud, so I watered and waited. A month ago a windstorm blew over the pot. I found it buried in the overturned soil and replanted it. For three weeks I thought it had died, but a week ago I noticed a new bud is turning green and is ready to become a new leaf. Fingers crossed that it will live into a giant in a few years.

This plant is very small as expected but seems healthy. I transplanted it to a larger pot and it's in the shade to acclimate to our environment . I feel like it's kind of expensive but what isn't these days. Lets hope it thrives. 3/26/2025 Update: Well, this plant never grew much and finally just died. I kept it in the pot to give the roots some growth before transplanting to the ground. It never added any leaves, just sort of stayed the same size and eventually died. I'm very disappointed because this plant was expensive for the size it was. I went on line and watered and fed according to advice I found there. The plant got morning sun and partial shade the rest of the day. It was along side of herbs I grow in that spot and they thrive but this fig didn't. I won't be buying plants on line from this grower again.

Plant has taken off when all the others I planted died. It’s thriving and looks gorgeous. I’m looking forward to figs! I live in the desert but watered my plants regularly. All of them were supposedly suitable for this climate, but the fig is the only survivor. It is a champ.