Brown Turkey Fig Tree Arizona

Produces very tasty brownish purple fruit in late spring and again in late summer.

Brown turkey fig tree arizona. While not picky about ph figs in the alkaline soils of central and southwestern arizona would benefit from the same. A p nursery is your local nursery option that carries the finest fig trees in arizona. We grow all of our fig trees right here in in the valley so they re already acclimated to the soil sun and heat of our beloved valley. For more information about purchasing a fig tree either swing by 1 of our 4 locations in the east valley or call 480 892 7939.

Carefully bend branches to the ground and lay tarps over the top. Brown turkey fig trees get about 20 feet 6 m in height but you can keep them pruned to a shorter plant quite easily. Since fig trees can grow to be 20 to 30 feet wide and put down deep roots select a planting site that s far away from. Cut back the annual growth after the brown turkey fig s second winter.

Figs are often root hardy and prolific in zones 5 and 6 if planted in a sheltered location. Brown turkey figs also prefer well drained soil though they are adaptable to a number of different soil types. Dig a hole that s a few inches deeper and wider than the spread of the roots. Weigh down the edges of the cover with dirt or stones and add a 6 inch layer of airy mulch or straw.

Top prune from 1 3 to 1 2 of the previous year s growth. Remove the tree from its container and place in the center of the hole. At this height you can easily harvest the figs without a ladder. If you live in mesa queen creek or gilbert.

Instead prune it back in winter so it stands about 8 feet tall. Dig a hole as deep as the root ball and 1 1 2 times as wide. Brown turkey fig trees are quite commonly available as they have a zone tolerance of usda 7 to 11. Even gardeners with relatively short growing seasons should be able to harvest some of the candy like fruits.

Brown turkey fig ficus carica attractive deciduous tree has with an interesting winter appearance. Brown turkey fig can reach heights of 20 feet or more but the tree responds well to pruning so there s no need to let it get so large. Cover brown turkey figs during severe cold snaps. Set the tree on a small mound.

If you plant in a container to keep indoors place your brown turkey fig tree by a large sunny window.