Brown Turkey Fig

The Brown Turkey Fig is one of the most dependable and widely planted fig varieties in the U.S., prized for its cold tolerance, prolific yields, and mild, honey-sweet flavor. With bronze-purple skin and soft pink flesh, it’s perfect for fresh eating, drying, or turning into homemade preserves.

This is the go-to fig for growers who want low-maintenance fruit production in a wide range of climates — from the Deep South to coastal California and even into zone 7 with protection.

🌿 Tree Growth

• Medium-sized deciduous tree growing 12–25 ft, easily pruned to size

• Compact and productive; suitable for in-ground or large container planting

• Begins fruiting in as little as 1–2 years from planting

• Performs best in full sun with well-drained soil

• Tolerant of drought once established

🍓 Fruit Description

• Medium to large fruit with bronze-purple skin and soft amber-pink interior

• Flavor is sweet, mild, and figgy — great for fresh eating, drying, baking, and jam

• Two crops in warm climates: early breba (light) and main crop in late summer

• Thin skin, soft flesh, and low acidity make it a hit with kids and families

• Easy to harvest with minimal splitting in dry conditions

❄️ Cold Tolerance

• USDA Zones 7a–11

• One of the most cold-hardy fig varieties

• Can die back in extreme cold but often regrows from roots and still fruits the same year

📅 Harvest Season

• Breba crop: Late spring to early summer

• Main crop: Late summer to early fall

• Regular producer under proper pruning and feeding

💼 Ideal For

• First-time fruit tree buyers, home gardeners, and edible landscapes

• Growers in cooler zones needing a hardy fig

• Nurseries offering reliable, easy-care trees

• Markets looking for a familiar and versatile fruit

🔒 Zill High Performance Notes

Our Brown Turkey figs are field-hardened, well-rooted, and fast-fruiting. This is one of our most requested varieties for both small farms and beginner growers due to its consistent yield and broad adaptability. A true staple for any edible tree program.