Moraceae

Mulberry or Fig Family (Moraceae)

Morus nigra
Ficus carica
Broussonetia papyrifera
common fig (Ficus carica) leaf underside
Ficus carica

The fig tree is a small tree native to Asia. It is now widespread in the warmer regions of the earth.

paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera) crown in summer
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.