With their clear trunks and ball-like crowns of foliage, half-standard fig trees (often also called lollipop trees) make an eye-catching addition to whichever garden they grace. A versatile tree that's perfect for both container planting and growing in the open ground, your own delectable figs are just a hop, skip and a computer click away… ‘Brown Turkey’ is a powerhouse of the fig world. Brilliantly suited to the UK climate, reliable and yielding succulent, honeyed fruit, this variety even has an RHS award! Fancy a bushier fig that grows compact and lower to the ground? Step this way... To ensure your half-standard tree retains its shape, give it a light prune in summer with a pair of secateurs, trimming back overly zealous shoots to around five or six leaves long, and an additional tidy in winter being recommended if you notice any dead, damaged or congested branches. Check out our article, Pruning Fig Trees: An Expert Guide, for more information.
