• Treebute Kit Chicago Cold Hardy Fig Tree with ripening fruit close up. Plant in memory of pet loss for a more meaningful memorial option.
  • Treebute Kit with Cold Hardy Fig Tree for pet loss - indoor or outdoor memorial tree planting - shown in sunshine with fruit ripening on the tree.
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Chicago Hardy Fig Tree

Chicago Hardy Fig Tree

The Chicago Hardy Fig is a cold-hardy, fruit-bearing tree known for its lush leaves and sweet purple figs. Whether planted in-ground or in a portable
container so it can move with you, it thrives in USDA Zones 5–9 and makes a thoughtful, beautiful tribute. Each Treebute Kit includes everything you need to create a living memorial, including Let Your Love Grow® organic soil blend designed to safely integrate cremation ashes and nourish new life. A nurturing way to honor your pet—with life, love, and lasting presence.

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Meet the Chicago Hardy Fig Tree: A Sweet, Sustainable Way to Honor a Loved One

The Chicago Hardy Fig Tree offers a heartfelt way to honor the memory of a beloved pet—growing slowly, sweetly, and with deep significance. With its lush, lobed leaves and rich purple fruit, this fig tree is more than a plant. It’s a living tribute—rooted in remembrance, planted with love, and full of meaning.

Cold-hardy and remarkably adaptable, the Chicago Hardy Fig thrives in both containers and the ground, making it ideal for patios, small gardens, or larger yards. Whether placed in a backyard bed or grown in a sunny planter, it brings healing through growth and comfort through care.

Each Treebute Kit includes everything needed to plant a living tribute at home. For those wishing to include their pet’s ashes, the kit features Let Your Love Grow® an organic soil blend specially formulated to safely mix with cremated pet ashes—creating an eco-friendly way to give back to the earth.

Why Choose the Chicago Hardy Fig?

  • Symbolic Meaning: Figs represent abundance, resilience, peace, and healing
  • Cold Hardy & Adaptable: Thrives in USDA Zones 5–9, withstanding harsh winters
  • Planter or Ground Friendly: Grows well in containers or in-ground plantings
  • Nourishing Presence: Offers vibrant leaves and sweet, edible fruit in late summer

Why Choose a Treebute Kit?

When keepsakes fade and words fall short, planting a Treebute offers something deeply personal and lasting.

  • Transforms Ashes Into Life: A meaningful alternative to urns or scattering
  • Made for Real Life: Designed to be simple, supportive, and low stress
  • Environmentally Thoughtful: A lasting, living memorial instead of a keepsake that fades
  • Tailored to Grief’s Pace: Offers a way to honor your pet in your own time and space
  •  Rooted in Reverence: Thoughtfully created to support your grief journey with care

Easy Care Tips for the Chicago Hardy Fig Treebute 

You don’t need a green thumb to grow a loving memorial. Just a little light, water, and intention.

  • Light: Full sun (6+ hours daily) for best fruiting and foliage
  • Water: Keep soil evenly moist, but not soggy, especially during the growing season
  • Soil: Prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil or potting mix
  • Pruning: Prune lightly in late winter to maintain shape and encourage fruiting
  • Cold Climate Care: In zones 5–6, plant in a container and overwinter indoors or in a sheltered spot

A Gentle Way to Begin Again

Grief takes time—but sometimes, planting something helps. The Chicago Hardy Fig Treebute Kit offers a meaningful way to start that transformation. It becomes a ritual of remembrance and a gentle, growing reminder of the love that remains.

Plant Specifications:

Bloom Time:
Spring
Botanical Name:
Ficus carica 'Chicago Hardy'
Growth Rate Value:
Moderate
Harvest Time:
July - October
Mature Height Value:
15-30 ft.
Mature Width Value:
15-30 ft.
Sunlight Value:
Full Sun
Does Not Ship To:
AZ, OR
Growing Zones:
5-10 outdoors

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Do I need ashes to plant an Olive Tree memorial?

No. Treebute Kits work beautifully as living memorials without cremation ashes. The cremation-safe soil is an optional add-on for those who want to incorporate ashes. Your Olive Tree is meaningful either way - the symbol of peace honors your loved one regardless.

What's included in the Olive Tree Treebute Kit?

Each kit includes a young, healthy Olive Tree; a planter designed for indoor display; Treebute organic soil blend or Potting Mix; and a planting & watering guide. One thoughtfully packaged kit - everything arrives together, ready to plant.

Can I keep my Olive Tree indoors?

Yes! Olive Trees make excellent indoor plants when placed in a sunny window with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. They're drought-tolerant, handle dry indoor air well, and can thrive indoors for decades with proper care. A south-facing window is ideal.

Can I plant an Olive Tree with cremation ashes?

Yes. Treebute Kits include an organic soil blend specially formulated to safely mix with cremation ashes, creating a nurturing foundation for tree growth. Your Olive Tree becomes a living tribute that can endure for generations.

How long do Olive Trees live?

Olive Trees are among the longest-lived trees on earth - some specimens in the Mediterranean are over 2,000 years old. Indoors with proper care, your Olive Tree can thrive for decades, making it a memorial that can be passed down through generations.

Are Olive Trees easy to care for?

Yes. Olive Trees evolved in harsh Mediterranean conditions with rocky soil and little water. They're drought-tolerant, prefer to dry out between waterings, and actually do well with a bit of benign neglect. Just give them plenty of sunlight and don't overwater.