Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey' White The tree takes its common

The tree takes its common name from the unusual handkerchief-like blooms

The wild species from which the famous 'jacquemontii' derives

dark-green needles and 15cm long brown cones

selected in Lombardy in northern Italy in the 17th century

Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey' White The tree takes its commonFigs are native trees of Syria and Persia, and have been grown in Britain since Roman times. This highly ornamental tree has large, glossy, palmate leaves. It is best grown against a south or south west facing wall, where, in long, hot summers it will produce an abundant crop of brown, pear shaped fruit with red flesh. Hardy, but may need coverage in winter. H4