Brown Turkey Fig Fruit Tree

The Ficus Carica 'Brown Turkey', commonly known as the Brown Turkey Fig Tree, is a robust and high-yielding variety cherished for its delicious fruit and ornamental qualities. This cultivar is particularly valued for its adaptability and ease of care, making it a favourite among both novice and experienced gardeners.

The Ficus Carica 'Brown Turkey', commonly known as the Brown Turkey Fig Tree, is a robust and high-yielding variety cherished for its delicious fruit and ornamental qualities. This cultivar is particularly valued for its adaptability and ease of care, making it a favourite among both novice and experienced gardeners.

Evergreen or Deciduous: Deciduous
Mature Height (metres): Typically grows to about 3-5 metres.
Mature Width (metres): Approximately 3-4 metres.
Spacing: Plant 3-4 metres apart to ensure ample room for growth and air circulation.
Foliage: Features large, lobed leaves that provide dense shade in the summer months.
Flowering Period: Figs are unique in that their flowers are inverted and enclosed within the fruit structure, meaning visible blossoms are not produced.
Fruit: Produces a bountiful crop of large, brown-skinned figs with a rich, sweet flavour. The fruit is versatile in use, excellent for fresh eating, drying, and in various culinary dishes.
Form/Habit: Has a sprawling growth habit that can be trained as a tree or shrub, providing flexible landscaping options.
Uses: Ideal for use in mixed borders, as a standalone fruit tree in garden settings, or can be espaliered against a sunny wall to save space and enhance sun exposure.
Sun: Prefers full sun to produce the best fruit.
Maintenance: Requires regular pruning to maintain health, shape, and productivity. Pruning also helps to increase sun exposure to the fruit, enhancing ripeness and sweetness.
Water Requirement: Moderate; needs consistent, regular watering during the growing season, especially when the fruit is forming.

Ficus Carica 'Brown Turkey' not only provides an abundant yield of figs but also adds a Mediterranean charm to any garden space. Its ease of care and versatile fruit make it an excellent choice for home orchards and culinary gardens.





: Deciduous
Mature Height (metres): Typically grows to about 3-5 metres.
Mature Width (metres): Approximately 3-4 metres.
Spacing: Plant 3-4 metres apart to ensure ample room for growth and air circulation.
Foliage: Features large, lobed leaves that provide dense shade in the summer months.
Flowering Period: Figs are unique in that their flowers are inverted and enclosed within the fruit structure, meaning visible blossoms are not produced.
Fruit: Produces a bountiful crop of large, brown-skinned figs with a rich, sweet flavour. The fruit is versatile in use, excellent for fresh eating, drying, and in various culinary dishes.
Form/Habit: Has a sprawling growth habit that can be trained as a tree or shrub, providing flexible landscaping options.
Uses: Ideal for use in mixed borders, as a standalone fruit tree in garden settings, or can be espaliered against a sunny wall to save space and enhance sun exposure.
Sun: Prefers full sun to produce the best fruit.
Maintenance: Requires regular pruning to maintain health, shape, and productivity. Pruning also helps to increase sun exposure to the fruit, enhancing ripeness and sweetness.
Water Requirement: Moderate; needs consistent, regular watering during the growing season, especially when the fruit is forming.

Ficus Carica 'Brown Turkey' not only provides an abundant yield of figs but also adds a Mediterranean charm to any garden space. Its ease of care and versatile fruit make it an excellent choice for home orchards and culinary gardens.