Brown Turkey Fig (Ficus carica cv.)

Brown Turkey Fig (Ficus carica cv.)Half hardy, deciduous shrub Description: Produces medium to large, reddish purple fruits with amber flesh in late summer and fall Habit: Grows 10 30 high and wide; vigorous; multi stemmed; cold tolerant Culture: Needs full sun for best fruiting and organically rich, moist, well drained soil; can be grown in a large container; best sited in a protected location (like a south facing wall) Hardiness: Cold hardy to USDA Zone 6b When Jefferson mentioned

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thistle-like flowers sit atop stems up to 6 feet tall

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was first introduced to America in 1752

Habit: Low-growing

Habit: Compact

waxy-coated fruit persists through winter