Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey'
A reliable and hardy fig variety, 'Brown Turkey' is well-suited to UK gardens, producing sweet, richly flavoured fruits in late summer and early autumn. The large, lobed leaves add a lush, Mediterranean feel, while its compact habit makes it ideal for training against a sunny wall or growing in a container.
Best grown in a sheltered, sunny spot with free-draining soil. In colder regions, protect young growth from frost in early spring. Fruits best when roots are restricted.
Sold currently in 2-litre pots
Height & Spread: 2–3m (responds well to pruning)
Position: Full sun, sheltered
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile
Foliage: Deciduous
Fruit Time: Late summer to autumn
A reliable and hardy fig variety, 'Brown Turkey' is well-suited to UK gardens, producing sweet, richly flavoured fruits in late summer and early autumn. The large, lobed leaves add a lush, Mediterranean feel, while its compact habit makes it ideal for training against a sunny wall or growing in a container.
Best grown in a sheltered, sunny spot with free-draining soil. In colder regions, protect young growth from frost in early spring. Fruits best when roots are restricted.
Sold currently in 2-litre pots
Height & Spread: 2–3m (responds well to pruning)
Position: Full sun, sheltered
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile
Foliage: Deciduous
Fruit Time: Late summer to autumn
A reliable and hardy fig variety, 'Brown Turkey' is well-suited to UK gardens, producing sweet, richly flavoured fruits in late summer and early autumn. The large, lobed leaves add a lush, Mediterranean feel, while its compact habit makes it ideal for training against a sunny wall or growing in a container.
Best grown in a sheltered, sunny spot with free-draining soil. In colder regions, protect young growth from frost in early spring. Fruits best when roots are restricted.
Sold currently in 2-litre pots
Height & Spread: 2–3m (responds well to pruning)
Position: Full sun, sheltered
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile
Foliage: Deciduous
Fruit Time: Late summer to autumn