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By far the best fig for the UK

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'Brunswick' Fig Tree Soft Fruit
'Brunswick' Fig Tree Soft Fruit
UK Hardy Fig Tree | 'Brown Turkey' Mediterranean Fruit Trees
UK Hardy Fig Tree | 'Brown Turkey' Mediterranean Fruit Trees
UK Hardy Fig Tree | 'Brown Turkey' Soft Fruit
UK Hardy Fig Tree | 'Brown Turkey' Soft Fruit
UK Hardy Fig Tree | 'Brown Turkey' Mediterranean Fruit Trees
UK Hardy Fig Tree | 'Brown Turkey' Mediterranean Fruit Trees
UK Hardy Fig Tree | 'Brown Turkey' Mediterranean Fruit Trees
UK Hardy Fig Tree | 'Brown Turkey' Mediterranean Fruit Trees
UK Hardy Fig Tree | 'Brown Turkey' Mediterranean Fruit Trees
UK Hardy Fig Tree | 'Brown Turkey' Mediterranean Fruit Trees
'Panachée' Fig Tree Soft Fruit
'Panachée' Fig Tree Soft Fruit
UK Hardy Fig Tree | 'Brown Turkey' Soft Fruit
UK Hardy Fig Tree | 'Brown Turkey' Soft Fruit
'Ice Crystal' Fig Tree Soft Fruit
'Ice Crystal' Fig Tree Soft Fruit
UK Hardy Fig Tree | 'Brown Turkey' Mediterranean Fruit Trees
UK Hardy Fig Tree | 'Brown Turkey' Mediterranean Fruit Trees
Brown Turkey Fig Tree Soft Fruit
Brown Turkey Fig Tree Soft Fruit

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UK Hardy Fig Tree
'Brown Turkey'

  • 'Brown Turkey' is fully hardy, so it'll produce baskets full of figs in the UK without needing additional winter protection. The plump, sweet fruits develop in spring and ripen from August to September.
  • This gourmet variety produces large crops of sweet, juicy figs with deep red flesh under their brown skins. Ridiculous money in the shops, free on your patio!
  • A fantastic foliage plant in its own right, 'Brown Turkey' has attractive green, lobed leaves which lend a Mediterranean look to your garden.
  • Perfect for beginners, our growers put this in their top three when it comes to the easiest fruit trees to grow. "Brown Turkey is far and away the best fig tree to grow in the UK. You'll get reliable, fresh figs that taste so much better than shop bought and it's easy to look after, too."
  • It also boasts the RHS Award of Garden Merit (unsurprisingly). Low maintenance, minimal pruning and maximum fruit returns = the perfect gift. Want a taller fig tree? Check out our half-standard 'Brown Turkey' for that extra height you're looking for...
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What to expect

Supplied as

Plant in a 3L Pot

Height on arrival

40-70cm inc. pot

Eventual height

3m

Eventual spread

2m

Tasting notes

Decadently sweet fruit

Time to first crop

1 years

Hardiness

Hardy
H4 - Does not require protection from frost except in extreme circumstances, such as extremely cold winters or very exposed positions.

Self fertile

Self-fertile

Will this grow in my garden?

Can I grow this in a pot?

Yes, the 'Brown Turkey' Fig Tree grows exceptionally well in a pot. In fact, restricting its root system in a container can actually encourage more prolific fruit production rather than excessive foliage growth. Ensure the pot has adequate drainage holes, and use a loam-based compost like John Innes No. 3 mixed with some grit for drainage. You will need to repot every couple of years as it grows.

How big does it get?

This tree can reach a height and spread of 3 to 4 metres if unrestricted, but it stays smaller in a container.

How much sunlight does this need?

It needs a sheltered, sunny spot, ideally south or west-facing, to ensure the fruit ripens properly in the UK climate.

What kind of soil does this plant prefer?

This fig tree prefers well-drained, fertile soil that is ideally neutral to slightly alkaline (pH 6.0-7.5), and if grown in a pot, you should use John Innes No. 3 compost with added grit.

How much watering does this plant need?

Water regularly during the growing season, keeping the soil moist. Reduce watering in winter when the tree is dormant.

Will this plant need pruning?

Prune in late winter to remove dead wood and maintain shape. Pinch out young shoots in summer to encourage fruiting.

How hardy is this plant?

The 'Brown Turkey' fig is highly reliable and holds an RHS hardiness rating of H4, tolerating temperatures down to -10°C. It is one of the most popular varieties for outdoor cultivation across the UK, though it appreciates a sheltered, sunny spot.

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Mike’s our guy when it comes to growing soft fruits. He’s our grape guru. Our gooseberry genius. Our blueberry boffin. What Mike doesn’t know about soft fruits? Well, it simply isn’t worth knowing. Having traversed the world from Australia to Northern Ireland – and even undertaking a horticultural stint in Sweden – Mike combines his enthusiasm, technical expertise, state-of-the-art facilities and favourable climatic conditions of the Cotswolds to grow only the very juiciest, sweetest soft fruits.

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10 May

Best plants you will ever get online

I have ordered plants from them twice this year. They arrived well packaged, on time and looked strong and healthy. I feel the staff from Roots plants deal with their plants and customers with passion and care. I can’t wait to order again, price is good as well.

Peter Mawer
2 May

Highly recommended all round

Delivered quickly, perfectly packaged and the tree was in excellent condition. Really healthy and taken to the garden with no problems. Can't recommend highly enough. 5 stars isn't enough!

John Harris
3 April

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Unlike other online sellers, this company are well ahead in the quality stakes. My plant arrived promptly as per their promise and the plant was much more established and healthy than I had expected. It’s the second time I have ordered from them and I have faith in their promise. Excellent service.

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26 February

A really good quality tree

A really good quality tree, delivered on time and very well packaged. But the emailed planting advice and supporting information was what really impressed me. Thoroughly recommended.

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