Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey' / 2 Ltr, single cane
Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey' is a reliable self-fertile fig with large lobed leaves and sweet, pear-shaped fruit that ripens to a brown-purple colour. It performs particularly well in a sunny, sheltered position and can be grown against a warm wall or in a large container.
Why we like it
- Sweet, richly flavoured figs
- Self-fertile and suitable for home gardens
- Bold ornamental foliage as well as edible fruit
What to know
- Choose a warm, sunny, sheltered position
- Prefers fertile, well-drained soil
- Root restriction can encourage better fruiting
- Water container-grown plants regularly in summer
- Prune in spring after the risk of severe frost has passed
Fruit colour
Brown-purple with red flesh
Harvest months
August, September
Height and Spread
Approximately 250–400 cm high and 250–400 cm spread if unrestricted.
Delivery information
Click and Collect: Please allow up to 24 hours for us to pick and process your order. As soon as we have picked your order we will phone you and arrange a time to collect it.
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