Fig 'Brown Turkey' – The UK's Favourite Hardy Fig Tree

Bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your garden with the ever-popular Fig 'Brown Turkey'. Specially suited to the UK climate, this fully hardy and self-fertile variety thrives outdoors, rewarding you with generous crops of delicious, sweet figs year after year.

From late summer, enjoy large, juicy fruits with rich red flesh beneath their attractive brown skins. Not only productive, this stunning fig tree also adds architectural interest to your garden with its beautiful deeply lobed foliage. Perfect for training against a sunny wall, growing as a feature specimen, or planting in a patio container.

Fruits begin developing in spring and ripen from August to September. In favourable conditions, a second crop may form in late summer and, with winter protection, can ripen the following year for an even longer harvest season.

• Fully hardy and ideal for UK gardens
• Self-fertile – no pollination partner required
• Produces sweet, richly flavoured figs
• Attractive ornamental foliage
• Suitable for borders, walls, and containers
• Fruits from just 1 year after planting
• Reaches peak productivity in approximately 3 years

Mature Size: Height 3m (10ft), Spread 4m (13ft)

Please note: Plant size varies throughout the year and is supplied according to pot size rather than a fixed height. The plant you receive may differ from the images shown, which are provided as a guide only.

Planting & Growing Guide

For the best crops, plant your fig tree in a warm, sheltered, sunny location. A south-facing position against a wall is ideal, where the tree can benefit from reflected heat and protection from cold winds.

Fig trees thrive in fertile, moisture-retentive yet well-drained soil, preferably with a slightly alkaline pH. Before planting, enrich the soil with plenty of well-rotted manure or garden compost to encourage strong establishment and healthy growth.

Naturally vigorous, fig trees often produce the best harvests when their roots are slightly restricted. This can be achieved by planting within a 60cm (2ft) square, open-bottomed brick or concrete enclosure with a 15cm (6in) layer of broken stone at the base. Alternatively, figs perform exceptionally well in large patio containers filled with a quality free-draining compost.

Container-grown fig trees should be repotted every two years to maintain vigour and productivity. If you plan to train your fig against a wall or fence, install support wires before planting to make shaping and maintenance easier.

With the right conditions, your fig tree will reward you with years of beautiful foliage and delicious home-grown fruit.