Brown Turkey fig
Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey'
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones6 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size10 to 15 feet tall8 to 10 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Brown Turkey' fig (Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey') is a fruit for borders, containers, and food gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It grows fast and gives good crops of brownish figs with pink flesh. Grow it for fresh eating, fig jam, and serving with goat cheese wrapped in prosciutto. It also does well in a pot.
Pairs well with Sage, Oregano, and Thai basil.