Botanical Name
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Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey'
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Description
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This attractive garden tree has unique shaped dusty green leaves and a bold branching structure making for an interesting winter appearance. Grown for the especially tasty, brownish-purple fruit which is produced twice each year: late spring and late summer. For best fruit production, light annual pruning is needed. Requires 100 chilling hours.
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Exposure
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Full Sun
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Height x Width
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15-25' H x 15-25' W
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Water
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Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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Zones
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Zones 7-10
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Fertilization
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Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
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Pruning
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Prune as needed in late winter.
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PC #
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CsNH13072
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