USDA Certified Organic

The Brown Turkey Fig tree produces one of the largest figs of our collection. The Brown Turkey fig has watermelon-colored flesh and violet-brown skin. Brown Turkey Fig trees have a light breba crop and heavy main crop. The Brown Turkey fig tree requires considerable summer heat to ripen evenly; use a brick or masonry wall in coastal or short growing season climates to improve heat gain. Vigorous grower if left unpruned.  Figs are 2-3 feet in height when shipped. Please see below for further information on our fruit trees for sale.

Considerations for Brown Turkey Fig

USDA Zones: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Uses: Fresh Eating, Canning / Preserves

Harvest Period: Very Late

Low Chill: Yes

Pollination Requirement: Self-Fertile

Origin: California 1800's

Years to Bear: 1 year

Recommended Spacing: 12-18 ft.

Mature Size: 12-20 ft. 

Prune to control size and height

Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept.

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Size of tree

Our fig trees range in height from 1 to 3 ft. in our field. The trees diameter (caliper) is often 1/4 to 1/2;*As noted by University of California Scientists and other qualified professionals the most successful trees often have caliper from 1/2" to 5/8" and usually establish faster than smaller and larger planting stock. .

Pruning tip

Basic idea for Pruning: Most fruit trees should be pruned in frost-free periods mid to late winter. (apricots best after bud break) Remove most vertical branches and shorten side branches. Fruiting wood is best on horizontal to 45 degree limbs. Learn more...

Shipping information

Shipping Note: Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees,vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits.

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