
Edibles
Fig Brown Turkey
Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey'
This attractive garden tree has unique shaped dusty green leaves and a bold branching structure making for an interesting winter appearance. Grown for the especially tasty, brownish-purple fruit which is produced twice each year: late spring and late summer. For best fruit production, light annual pruning is needed. Requires 100 chilling hours.
Plant Details
Exposure | Full Sun |
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Height x Width | 15-25'H, 15-25'W |
Water | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
Zones | Zones 7-10 |
Fertilization | Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
Pruning | Prune as needed in late winter. |
Size | 5 gallon |