Fig 'Brown Turkey', Brown Turkey Fig, Ficus carica 'Negro Largo', Ficus 'Italian Brown', Ficus carica 'Texas Everbearing' Ficus 'Italian Brown'
Noted for its cold-hardiness, Ficus carica ‘Brown Turkey’ (Fig) is a large deciduous shrub or small tree with a spreading crown clothed in bold, deeply lobed leaves. Insignificant flowers form inside a hollow receptacle in spring that, when mature, enlarges and becomes fleshy. It becomes an edible fruit, 4 in. long (10 cm), at first green, but purplish when ripe. As surprising as it may be, we actually eat the bloom, which is hidden inside the receptacle that encloses the flower. Prized for its impressively sweet, rich flavor, the fig is luscious with a pink-amber flesh. The main fruit crop ripens in late summer or fall on new wood. In some areas, a lesser crop may appear in spring on new wood. As the figs mature, you’ll need to harvest them daily by clipping them from their stems. This plant is self-fertile and does not need cross-pollination. Brown turkey fig can be grown as a single-trunk tree or as a multi-branched shrub. Plant it for foliage interest, fruit, and as a conversation piece.
Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
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Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Fruits, Shrubs, Trees |
Plant Family | Moraceae |
Genus | Ficus |
Common names | Fig |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 10' - 30' (3m - 9.1m) |
Spread | 10' - 30' (3m - 9.1m) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Uses | Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
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Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Fruits, Shrubs, Trees |
Plant Family | Moraceae |
Genus | Ficus |
Common names | Fig |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 10' - 30' (3m - 9.1m) |
Spread | 10' - 30' (3m - 9.1m) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Uses | Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Ficus carica ‘Brown Turkey’ (Fig) do I need for my garden?
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Ficus carica ‘Brown Turkey’ (Fig) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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