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var. Brown Turkey

Ficus carica Family: Moraceae Fig Tree, Brevo The fig is a deciduous shrub or small tree belonging to the mulberry family. Its lovely lohed green leaves make it valuable in the landscape even without its fruit. The fig makes a splendid patio or indoor plant that grows with little attention, save for constantly moist soil and bright light. To start your own fig tree, take a cutting from a mature tree and start it in vermiculite. In about 6 to 8 weeks, the cutting will take root, enabling you to transplant it into the yard. Prefers alkaline, well-drained soil, but can tolerate wet conditions (waterlogging). Trees are very sensitive to frost when actively growing, but can withstand 10F when dormant. Young fig tees should be watered regularly until fully established. In dry western climates, water mature trees deeply at least every one or two weeks. Desert gardeners may have to water more frequently. Mulch the soil around the trees to conserve moisture. If a tree is not getting enough water, the leaves will turn yellow and drop. Also, drought-stressed trees will not produce fruit and are more susceptible to nematode damage. Recently planted trees are particularly susceptible to water deficits, often runt out, and die. Figs require full sun all day to ripen palatable fruits. Trees will shade out anything growing beneath. Repeated pruning to control size causes loss of crop. The succulent trunk and branches are unusually sensitive to heat and sun damage, and should be whitewashed if particularly exposed. Roots are greedy, traveling far beyond the tree canopy. For container grown plants, replace most of the soil in the tub every three years and keep the sides of the tub shaded to prevent overheating in sunlight. Read more about this fruit tree. Link to this plant: http://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/ficus_carica.htm

var. Brown Turkey

Ficus carica seedling