Almost certainly a Hardy Chicago, definitely if it was one of the Loblaw's/etc ones, as that is what they have carried for a couple of years now. Ficus carica covers any of the variants you see go by various names, including Hardy Chicago.

Thank you! It says hardy to -18C which will be good to place in my garage as it rarely gets that cold in there except on the coldest nights... I will raise it off the garage floor and maybe wrap partially.

So should I remove it from the plastic 2 gallon container? I have another plastic container that is about 4 gallons. Does transferring to a bigger size shock the plant? And finally, what soil is best? I come across a range of advice.. My dad, who was born in Italy, always said his figs grew best is sandy locations.. he still has land there and has about 50 fig trees, all doing quite well... delicious fruit when fresh!

I would put in a new pot over the dormant period. Pull it from the pot and look if it's root bound. If so then do some root pruning and place in a larger pot at least 2 inches larger in diameter. Use a well drained potting mix. It can include sand but be aware that sand starts to get heavy when you move to larger pots. You can add perlite which is practically weightless and allows for good soil draining. Maybe include some limestone since figs like alkaline soil.

So it should be good for the rest of this season til fall in that little container? Seems a bit tight... I need to put a stick in it at the plant is bending a fair bit... will try those tips on amending the soil once I transfer to a bigger pot.

Does it matter what kind of pot? Clay? Plastic?

thanks again!

Doesn't matter what kind of pot you plant it in as long as it has good drainage. I'd avoid black because the sun can heat them up too easily. You can transplant it now as long as you don't disturb the existing soil too much. You'll need to water it in really good. Don't go too large on the pot. What I mean is don't put a 4" plant in a 20" pot. You'll waste water, soil, and food. I've always read it's good to increase pot size about 2"/year with figs until they reach about half barrel sized container.