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

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

Will tolerate chalk to some degree but prefers acid to neutral soil

Attractive white flower spikes can be encouraged to appear in spring with careful timing of pruning

as the cultivar name suggests

bright-yellow flowers

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