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Brown Turkey Fig Tree

Name: Brown Turkey Fig Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: FI186.1
Price: 65.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Figus carica

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Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 2.5m in 10 years

Cropping period Mid season

Fruit Dual purpose (eating & cooking)

Pollination group Self fertile

Position Full sun

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Description

Brown Turkey is a hardy, reliable variety of fig tree which produces large dark brown figs with a red flesh. Given the right position, this fig is easy to grow and a treat in August when the rich, sweet red flesh is ripe. Large, deeply lobed leaves add aesthetic appeal to Fig Brown Turkey plants.

Fig Brown Turkey can be grown outside in a well-sheltered spot with plenty of sun or in a well-ventilated greenhouse. It is ideal for pot growing, but if planting in the ground, it should be restricted within a pot or 'fig pit' (a roughly 2 foot square pit lined with paving slabs or brick) to prevent the root system from getting too large. An excellent, award-winning, hardy and self-fertile choice.

AKA Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey', Fig bush

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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