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Brown Turkey Fig Tree
Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey'
Brown Turkey Fig is one of the most popular and adaptable fig varieties in the US, producing two crops of large, brownish-purple figs with sweet, rich, reddish flesh. Vigorous and relatively cold-hardy for a fig, it is an excellent choice for home gardeners in Zones 7–10.
USDA Zones
7–10
Height
10 ft–20 ft at maturity
Bloom Season
June – September
Bloom Color
Insignificant
🐕 Dog-Friendly†🐈 Cat-Friendly†
† "Dog-Friendly" / "Cat-Friendly" means this plant is not listed as toxic by common horticultural references. It is not a guarantee of safety for all animals in all circumstances. If your pet ingests any plant, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center: (888) 426-4435.
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Sun Requirements
Full Sun
6+ hours of direct sunlight daily
Soil Type
Well-drained, loamy
Care Requirements
Water Needslow
Maintenancelow
EvergreenNo
Complete Care Guide
Self-fertile — no pollinator required. Produces two crops: a small breba crop in early summer and a main crop in late summer to fall.