Brown Turkey Fig Tree
Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey'
Plant Sentry™ Protected
Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Specifications
| Plant Characteristics | Cold hardy, Self-pollinating, Edible, Ornamental Berries/Fruit, Thornless, Heat Tolerant, Drought resistant, Container Friendly |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zone | 6a to 9b |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Height | |
| Width | |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
| Preferred Soil | Loamy, Peaty, Sandy |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Blooms In | Summer |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Fragrant | Yes |
| Suitable Space | Indoors, Outdoors |
| Plant Name | Fig |
| Botanical Name | |
| Species | |
| Cultivar | |
| Class | Rosales |
| Does Not Ship To | AK, HI, ID, MT, PR |
Description
Do you love Figs to enjoy fresh or dried and in special recipes? Forget about paying high prices at the grocery store, when it's so easy to grow your own tree! Foodies take note! There is nothing like a hand-picked Fig fresh from your own tree, still warm from the sun.
Dual crops of wonderful fruit can be harvested each year from the lively Brown Turkey Fig (Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey'). Sweet, lush, delectable fruit features purplish to rusty-red skin and blush pink flesh.
The first breba crop arrives from late spring to early summer. Then you'll soon be rewarded with the main crop sometime in early fall.
Brown Turkey Fig fans praise the rich, mild flavor, and subtle sweetness that works well in many dishes. The fruit is outstanding for home preserves, canning, drying or eating fresh as a healthy snack. The bronze fruits feature sumptuous red flesh and snappy edible seeds. Fresh figs are a true Epicurean delight. A ripe breba Brown Turkey is soft and mild, with notes of hazelnuts and pastry.
It's so satisfying to harvest incredibly fresh figs for snacking, baking and more from your very own tree. Best of all, you'll know exactly how your food was cared for over many productive years. Pick the ripe Figs when the texture turns soft. Use garden shears or hand-pick your crops with a gentle tug upward. Enjoy!
It is a lovely ornamental plant, as well. Distinctive, huge, light green leaves fill out the grey branches. Enjoy their fun and funky look and spicy fragrance all season long. Although Brown Turkey Figs can grow to a medium height of 10 - 15 feet tall and 12 - 15 feet wide, they can also be pruned easily to keep them at the right height for you.
Grow a Brown Turkey Fig in the ground in warmer Zones where the climate is cooperative. Or, plant your tree in a large container in colder Zones or if space is at a premium. Brown Turkey Fig trees are partially self-pollinating, so you'll just need one for fruit. If you love figs, get yourself two or add another variety. Like most fruiting plants, a partner tree will really boost your productivity.
Planting and Application:
Yes, you can plant Brown Turkey in a container and grow fruit from your deck, patio or balcony! It's also very tolerant of urban conditions, so you can enjoy fresh fruit in the heart of the city. Use them along a pool deck or near your kitchen door to have handy ingredients for hors d'oeuvres.
Brown Turkey Fig belongs in every edible landscape! Any way you use it, Brown Turkey Fig can become a cherished specimen plant for you. The foliage and ornamental fruit definitely bring a high-end look to your landscape.
Brown Turkey is a great ornamental plant, either in the ground or in containers. The lush, large, tropical-looking foliage can screen out ugly views for you. Low branches provide wonderful screening to block unsightly views. It is also one of the best for containers grown as patio décor. Even container-grown plants can be placed "strategically" to boost your privacy. Use them very successfully as a wonderfully useful hedge.
To create a solid, fruitful screen, plant them 5 feet apart on center. Measure from the center of one to the center of the next. Grow them informally, not sheared.
The size of this tree will vary with the climate where it is being grown. In warm climates, they grow larger. In-ground trees can be used as a marvelous backdrop along a fence line. In growing Zones 5 and 6, just cover it well, or bring your container into an unheated garage or shed to go dormant over the winter. When you bring it back outside, the show begins again!
(Pro tip: get a sturdy plant caddy with wheels on the bottom. Place your container on top of the caddy first, before you fill it with dirt and plant your fig. It will make your life a lot easier!)
In Zones 5 and 6, in-ground plants may die back to the ground each year. They'll become a shrubbier plant with new growth from the roots each year. Consider them a landscape shrub that needs winter protection.
- Two Harvests a Year!
- Breba Crop in Spring & Main Crop in Early Fall
- Healthy & Sweet Fruit - Mild Nutty Tasting Edible Seeds
- Amazing, Fragrant Lobed Foliage
- Prolific, Vigorous Tree & Long-Lived
- Edible Landscaping, Screening/Privacy, Containers, Specimens
#ProPlantTips for Care:
You don't need to have a green thumb to grow a Fig tree! They don't require a lot of fuss to keep them looking and performing their best. Simply plant your tree where it will receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. They'll do best in well-drained soil.
Handle with care when planting your Fig, as their roots display some sensitivity. Take your time and gently place the root ball into your planting hole. Follow planting instructions on your order confirmation and on our website. Use Nature Hills Root Booster to get your new Fig tree off on the right start!
Give Fig trees an even amount of water on a regular basis to avoid splitting fruit. Use the Finger Test to determine when to water. Stick your finger into the soil near the plant up to the 2nd knuckle. Getting dry? Time to water. Still moist? Skip watering and check in a day or two. They'll like a thick layer of mulch over their root systems, and you'll appreciate the savings on your water bill. Pull mulch back 6 inches back from the trunk.
Brown Turkey requires hard pruning to keep its wide-spreading nature under control and promote a heavy main crop each season. Prune in winter while your tree is dormant. This is one of the best to Espalier; a pruning technique that has been popular in Europe for generations.
This selection of Fig Tree is cold-hardy down to zones 5, 6, and 7 outdoors but will need some winter insulation/protection to survive. Some people do grow them in containers so they can be wintered in unheated garages, cool greenhouses, or areas where the plants remain dormant but will not get colder than about 20°F. These trees don't do best being brought in as houseplants, and do need to go dormant for winter, but can be temporarily housed indoors during extreme weather.
Brown Turkey is a hardier selection that can be grown in the ground and will overwinter outside if the root system is heavily mulched and protected by a cage filled
with straw or mulch of some kind.
- Can Be Grown in Containers in Zones 5 & 6 With Dormant Winter Protection
- Must Have Full Sun
- Well-Drained Enriched Soil
- Open Eye Variety
- Prune During Dormancy
- Low Chill - About 100 Hours
- Virtually Pest Free
Sweet tree-ripe Figs are one of the world's best taste and growing experiences. Plant your own Brown Turkey Fig to enjoy two crops a year! Order today at Nature Hills!
Planting & Care
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping Rates
Ships in 3-5 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
✓ Zone-specific timing • ✓ Professional packaging • ✓ Health guarantee
Find on Page
Type to search specs, description, care, FAQ, and shipping.
Other Fig varieties
-
-
Ficus carica 'Violette de Bordeaux'
Regular price $6687Unit price /Unavailable -
-
She is GORG! I mean absolutely GORGEOUS! She’s thick and healthy and so green and I am so happy! Not a blemish at all! She is the best tree I’ve ever gotten through the mail!
A thick, healthy fig with no blemishes is exactly what you want arriving at your door, and Violette de Bordeaux is a great one to have in the ground. This variety tends to put on strong growth once it settles in, so keep an eye on it come spring. Thanks for sharing the update!
My fig arrived healthy and well packed, but small. According to the website, it was supposed to be 1-2 feet tall. It has grown well since I received it, but I can’t say I wasn’t disappointed.
It arrived quickly and in good shape. Very healthy vdb fig with good foliage. No complaints.
Violette de Bordeaux is a great choice, and it sounds like yours arrived ready to get growing. With good foliage already established, it should settle in and take off quickly. Thanks for the note, Noah, and enjoy that fig.
Excellent choice... fig tree has great shape, healthy when arrived(on time)!
We’re delighted your Violette de Bordeaux Fig reached you on time and already shows that classic squat shape and healthy foliage. Give your new fig a spot with eight hours of full sun, consistent moisture in well-drained soil, and a layer of mulch to moderate summer heat—methods recommended by Texas A&M AgriLife for top fruit quality. In cooler zones, wrapping the trunk with burlap the first winter helps figs establish faster. With a little balanced fertilizer in early spring and light pruning to maintain an open canopy, you’ll be enjoying those rich, honey-sweet fruits before you know it.
Rooting for your garden's success, Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team
The plants arrived in excellent and secure packaging looking well nourished and strong with ample foliage. It was easy to follow the included instructions in planting immediately. Thank you for everything.
Dear Ravi V.,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback with us! We’re thrilled to hear that your plants arrived healthy and well-packaged, and that the planting instructions made the process easy and enjoyable. It’s always our goal to provide not only quality plants but also the support needed to help them thrive right from the start.
Should you ever need tips on watering schedules, pruning, or pest control as your garden grows, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to help every step of the way.
Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team
The plants arrived in excellent and secure packaging looking well nourished and strong with ample foliage. It was easy to follow the included instructions in planting immediately. Thank you for everything.
Dear Ravi V.,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience! We’re thrilled to hear that your plants arrived in excellent condition and that the secure packaging and instructions made planting an easy and enjoyable process. Your kind words truly inspire our team to continue providing the best products and support possible.
If you ever have questions about plant care or need tips to keep your new greenery thriving, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re always here to help your garden flourish.
Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts
Great tree and bears heavily, twice. I am really impressed with Violette de Bordeaux.
Hi Beep,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with your Violette de Bordeaux Fig Tree! We're thrilled to hear that it’s bearing fruit so heavily and twice at that—that’s truly impressive and a testament to the care you’re giving your tree. These figs can be rewarding trees, and your success inspires us and fellow gardeners alike.
If you’re interested in helping your fig tree thrive even more, make sure it receives plenty of sunlight and well-draining soil. Regular watering, especially during dry spells, and occasional application of a balanced fertilizer can encourage sustained growth and fruitfulness. Don’t hesitate to check out our blog articles on fig care for more detailed tips and seasonal guidance.
Thanks again for your feedback—and happy harvesting!
Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team
Great tree and bears heavily, twice. I am really impressed with Violette de Bordeaux.
Hello Beep,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with the Violette de Bordeaux fig tree! We're delighted to hear that it’s such a heavy fruit bearer for you — bearing twice and impressing is truly a sign of a thriving, healthy tree. To continue enjoying a productive fig harvest, remember to prune around early to mid-spring if needed and provide regular watering during dry spells. Also, if you haven’t yet, feeding your tree with a balanced fertilizer can encourage even richer crops in future seasons.
If you ever have questions about care or want tips on enjoying your fresh figs, don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you again for trusting Nature Hills to improve your garden!
Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team
