Fig Tree Choose Variety:Celeste (Cold Hardy +) It grows most optimally in old_product_id_8918 It grows most optimally in well drained The American persimmon’s scientific name is Diospyros virginiana As one of the more cold hardy varieties‚ the Chicago Fig Tree is known for its ability to survive low winter temperatures in USDA hardiness zones as low as zone 5․ The Chicago fig tree is native to the Windy City (Chicago‚ Illinois)‚ where the winters are cooler than fig growing regions elsewhere․ This fig tree is hardy to frost and snow and produces an edible fruit․ The fig is medium sized‚ sweet and has a hint of tartness․ This tree produces fruit and can be used as an ornamental tree because the green leaves of the tree can often produce an outstanding display of color during the growing season․ fig trees survive freezing winters‚ they are sweet‚ and they are secrets worth knowing more about․