Fig Tree Choose Variety:Celeste (Cold Hardy +) Why Grow Pawpaw Seedlings 3236 Why Grow Pawpaw Seedlings it is known as the harbinger of spring Fig Trees Ficus Carica One of the best known of these hardy types is known as the Brown Turkey Fig Tree‚ a hardy tree that produces a large crop of medium to large sized brown figs․ Believed to be the strongest tree with the highest productivity for which it is named‚ the flesh of the fig is sweet‚ juicy‚ and often referred to as nature's candy․ The Brown Turkey fig is good eaten raw or can be baked in dishes or grilled‚ making it a very versatile fruit․ It can be grown in many soil types so long as it receives a sufficient amount of sun and water‚ making it a popular plant among novice and advanced gardeners․