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Ficus carica 'Verns Brown Turkey'
Turkey Fig
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farm
- Needs some protection
- Reliable for fruit production without pollination
- Fast growing hardy plant
- Produces multiple crops
- Tasty right off the plant
Border or Bed
Container
Drought Tolerant
Edible
Garden
Heat Tolerant
Salt Tolerant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers full sun and average to moist, well-drained, loamy, organically rich, slightly acidic soil. Light pruning can be done in late winter. Fertilize in spring with an organic fertilizer. There are multiple ways to overwinter these plants so we recommend doing your research to see what method works best for you.
Height: 10-12 ft
Spread: 10-12 ft
Price Level 1: $74.99~#3
Bloom Color:
Zone: 5/6
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
- Salt Tolerant
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Edible
- Container
- Summer Bloomer
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Ficus
Common Name: Turkey fig
Woody, deciduous shrub with large, deeply lobed green leaves turning yellow in fall. Plants often produce two crops, one in late spring to early summer and the other from late summer to fall. Figs ripens to medium sized, brownish-purple fruit, great for a variety of culinary uses. Sweet, amber-colored, fine-grained flesh.