Linda, I have recently potted several well rooted sprouts from my fig tree. It had been here many years when we bought this house three years ago, so I do not know if it is the famous Brown Turkey variety or not. I am in Raleigh but originally am from the Lenoir area and still have relatives in Shelby, Morganton, etc. In what part of western NC are you located? Do you plan to go to one of the plant swaps this spring?