I live in Denver and I’m thinking about getting a pair of big wheeled tree planters and putting Chicago Hardy Figs in them. I’ve got space in the garage to stash them in winter.
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Worth a shot! Even in a warmer area, I still rely on garage wintering to keep my favorites safe. One thing to keep in mind is that they are have a very high metabolism for plants — they need a lot of watering and a rich soil mix since they’ll need to find all their nutrients in the pot.
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But: they need basically nothing overwinter except maybe a cup or two of water monthly if they dry out.
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