Noted for its cold-hardiness, Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey' (Fig) is a large deciduous shrub or small tree with a spreading crown clothed in bold, deeply lobed leaves. Insignificant flowers form inside a hollow receptacle in spring that, when mature, enlarges and becomes fleshy.
Brown Turkey Fig Care
Ficus Carica 'brown Turkey'
What is the plant
humidity
Normal
lighting
Part sun and part shade
temperature
-6°C - 4°C
hardiness zone
7 - 10
difficulty
Medium
hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
The Brown Turkey fig tree requires two waterings per week for the first three months after it’s planted. Mature trees require one to 1.5 inches of water per week. If your area is going through a dry spell, you can stick your finger two inches down into the soil to test the moisture level and determine if a watering is necessary. One sign that the tree needs water is yellow leaves that start to wilt.
Pruning
After a fig tree is established, the best time when to prune a fig tree will be in the dormant (winter) season when the tree is not growing. Begin your fig tree pruning by removing any branches that are not growing out from your selected fruiting wood, as well as any dead or diseased wood.
Sunlight
Sun/Part Shade.
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Soil
Perform well in most types of soil.
Temperature
Ideal temperatures should be approximately 65-75ºF + (18-24ºC +), closer to 70ºF is best.
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