Brown Turkey Fig
(ficus carica)

Fig trees are semi tropical in origin, a native of western Asia and the Mediterranean area. The Fig is one of the earliest fruits known to man. There was even a Fig tree in the garden of eded, and in fact, the Fig is the most talked about fruit in the Bible. Fruits on old wood and later in season on new wood. The Fig, a member of the Mulberry family, is one of the sweetest fruits when fully ripe. Fig trees thrive in areas where winter temperatures do not drop below 15F. Deciduous. Keep outdoors but protect from deep frost.