Mulberry or Fig Family (Moraceae)
Morus nigra |
Ficus carica |
Broussonetia papyrifera |
Ficus carica The fig tree is a small tree native to Asia. It is now widespread in the warmer regions of the earth. |
Broussonetia papyrifera The paper mulberry is native to Asia and is in South Europe and the US a naturalized tree. The mulberry is difficult to determine by leaves, because these are very varied in leaf shape. The trunk with its reddish coloring and striking lenticels is a good determination help. |