WHAT IS THIS?
I saw this tree, outside my dentist's office, in dappled sunlight. My best friend also has this tree in her garden, so I have a good idea what it is.
If I am correct, it is a small tree, & a member the Mulberry family.
It is native to the Mediterranean & western Asia, & has been grown as an ornamental plant & for its fruit since ancient times. There are 800 members of the subtropical species. It is cultivated in many places in the world.
This tree grows to 23-33ft (7-10m) tall & has beautiful large leaves with
3-5 deep lobes. In this climate, the fruit are in season in late Summer or early Autumn. It is beautiful even as a garden specimen, but is usually grown for its fruit.
If you have ever eaten the fresh fruit, you might be a fan, just as my friend is. The fruit is also dried or processed into jam, made into, cookies & other desserts. Commercially, Turkey, Egypt & Morocco are the largest producers.
WHAT IS THIS?
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