Brown Turkey Fig
Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey'
SKU
3678
Attractive garden tree; its bold branching structure has an interesting winter appearance. Especially tasty, brownish-purple fruit produced twice each year: late spring and late summer. Needs light annual pruning. Deciduous. Full sun. Moderate grower to 15 to 25 feet tall and wide. Cutting grown.
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7 - 9 Change
Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | FYE-kus KAH-ri-ka |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 15 to 25 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for fruit and foliage. |
| Design Ideas | Keep this Fig close by to easily harvest its two yearly crops of fruit. Medium size makes it good for screening or as background. For specimen, prune carefully to reveal structure. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier, Specimen, Coastal Exposure, Urban Garden, Kitchen Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Fruit Tree & Vine |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Edible, Showy Fruit, Tolerates Alkaline Soil, Tolerates Poor Soils, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Spring and Summer Fruit |
Prefers enriched, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Requires less water in fall and winter, more in growing season. Provide sheltered spot in colder zones; may die back and re-sprout from roots in spring. Apply fertilizer in spring.
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