Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey' Osmanthus armatus Produces yellow-brown cones

Produces yellow-brown cones

Roots are generally deep and unproblematic

As spring approaches the buds' protective furry coat cracks open to reveal a lovely deep reddish-purple bud which later opens to red-purple and pink within

its winter twigs have a red hue

This spreading shrub offers gorgeous orange-red stems

Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey' Osmanthus armatus Produces yellow-brown conesFigs 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