An attractive deciduous tree with an intriguing winter silhouette. Produces very tasty, brownish purple fruit in late spring and again in late summer. Highly adaptable, and often root hardy and prolific in zones 5 and 6 if planted in a sheltered location. A beautiful specimen for garden or landscape, requiring only light annual pruning.
 
Common Name: Brown Turkey Fig
Botanical Name: Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey'
Watering Needs:Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
Botanical Pronunciation:FYE-kus KAH-ri-ka
Plant type:Tree
Deciduous/evergreen:Deciduous
Sunset climate zones:4 - 9, 12 - 24
Growth habit:Spreading
Growth rate:Moderate
Average landscape size:Moderate growing; reaches 15 to 25 ft. tall and wide.
Special features:Bird Friendly, Easy Care, Edible, Showy Fruit, Year-round Interest
Foliage color:Green
Blooms:Inconspicuous; prized for fruit and foliage.
Garden styleMediterranean, Rustic