A hardy, adaptable fig with brownish-purple fruit and sweet pink flesh, tolerating cooler districts and container culture. Self-fertile and forgiving, it can be kept compact with pruning for pots and small gardens.
At a glance
- Plant type: Fruiting tree
- Mature size: 4 m H × 4 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Brown Turkey Fig
Botanically, Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey' is a fast-growing fruiting tree in the Moraceae family. It reaches around 4 m tall and 4 m wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Cream green flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Brown Turkey Fig
Brown Turkey Fig suits warm-temperate, Mediterranean and cool-temperate climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice.
Soil & planting
Brown Turkey Fig does best in free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Brown Turkey Fig performs well with relatively little water once established. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Prune Brown Turkey Fig after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Brown Turkey Fig in the garden
Brown Turkey Fig earns its place for edible harvests, pots and courtyard containers and a feature or specimen planting. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Combine Brown Turkey Fig with plants that share its preference for happy on low water and warm-temperate climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Buying Brown Turkey Fig
Plant Sale lists Brown Turkey Fig as bare-root stock, advanced specimens and potted plants. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
