Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey' Fig

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Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey' Fig Profile

Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey', known as the Brown Turkey Fig, is celebrated for its generous production of large, sweet, and fragrant figs. With attractive purple-brown skin and rich red-pink flesh, these fruits delight both the palate and the eye. Growing 3–5 meters tall and 3–4 meters wide, this deciduous tree features large, deeply lobed green leaves that lend a classic Mediterranean feel to any garden.

Its bushy, spreading form with a rounded canopy provides both ornamental beauty and functional shade. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, it tolerates light frost once mature and prefers regular watering while handling occasional dry spells. The Brown Turkey Fig looks excellent in gardens where a reliable fruit harvest and lush, leafy aesthetics are equally valued—perfect for food lovers and garden lovers alike.

Plant Spacing Recommendations

Feature Planting: Space 4 – 5 m apart for optimal canopy development

Hedging & Screening: Not suitable

Avenue Planting: Not typically used

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The Details

Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey' Fig Profile

Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey', known as the Brown Turkey Fig, is celebrated for its generous production of large, sweet, and fragrant figs. With attractive purple-brown skin and rich red-pink flesh, these fruits delight both the palate and the eye. Growing 3–5 meters tall and 3–4 meters wide, this deciduous tree features large, deeply lobed green leaves that lend a classic Mediterranean feel to any garden.

Its bushy, spreading form with a rounded canopy provides both ornamental beauty and functional shade. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, it tolerates light frost once mature and prefers regular watering while handling occasional dry spells. The Brown Turkey Fig looks excellent in gardens where a reliable fruit harvest and lush, leafy aesthetics are equally valued—perfect for food lovers and garden lovers alike.

Plant Spacing Recommendations

Feature Planting: Space 4 – 5 m apart for optimal canopy development

Hedging & Screening: Not suitable

Avenue Planting: Not typically used

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About This Tree

Botanical Profile

Explore the essential characteristics and growth habits of this plant, curated to assist you in making an inspired and confident choice for your landscape.

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height

3 – 5 meters

Mature Width:

3 – 4 meters

Expected Growth Pear Year

20 – 40 cm per year (moderate)

  • Medium Growth Rate
Evergreen/ Deciduous

Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months)

Frost Tolerance

Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

Sunlight Tolerance
  • Full Sun
  • Full Shade
Form & Shape

Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey' Fig is considered:

  • Rounded
  • Spreading
Australian Native?

No

Flowering Information

Flower Colour: Not Applicable

Flower Type:

  • Not Applicable

Flowering Period

Foliage Type / Shape
  • Broad

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Here Is What Customers Like You Frequently Ask

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions:

When is the best time to harvest 'Brown Turkey' Figs? Harvest when the fruit is fully colored, slightly soft to the touch, and droops on its stem.
Do I need another fig tree for pollination? No, 'Brown Turkey' is self-fertile and doesn't require another tree for fruit set.

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Planting Guide

How to Plant Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey' Fig

How to Plant Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey':

Site Selection: A sunny spot with well-draining soil is ideal.
Soil Preparation: Enrich the planting site with well-rotted compost or manure.
Hole Digging: Excavate a hole that is twice the diameter of the root ball.
Planting: Position the tree in the hole, fill back with soil, and water generously.

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

  • 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
  • 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
  • 50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
  • 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
  • 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
  • 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
  • 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
  • 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
  • 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
  • 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
  • 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
  • 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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