Illinois Everbearing Mulberry – Morus alba × rubra Live Starter Plant | 4–6 Inches Tall | Soil Root Ball No Pot | Sweet Berry Tree | Cold Hardy & Easy to Grow

Start growing one of the most reliable mulberry varieties with this Illinois Everbearing Mulberry live starter plant, shipped with a healthy soil root ball for easy planting. This hardy hybrid mulberry (Morus alba × rubra) is widely known for producing sweet, blackberry-like fruit over an extended harvest season.

Illinois Everbearing Mulberry trees are highly valued by home gardeners because they are cold-hardy, self-fertile, and extremely productive. Once established, the tree produces delicious berries from early summer through early fall, making it a fantastic addition to backyard orchards and edible landscapes.

This listing includes one healthy starter plant approximately 4–6 inches tall, shipped without a pot but with soil around the roots to help maintain moisture during shipping. With proper care, this vigorous tree grows quickly and can begin producing fruit within 2–3 years.

You will receive a healthy young plant similar in size and condition to those shown in listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 Illinois Everbearing Mulberry starter plant
✔️ Height: approximately 4–6 inches
✔️ Shipped with soil root ball (no pot)
✔️ Healthy young plant on its own roots
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Illinois Everbearing Mulberry
Botanical Name: Morus alba × rubra
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade (6+ hours preferred)
Soil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to many soil types
Watering: Moderate watering while establishing
Mature Height: 15–20 feet (larger in ideal conditions)
Growth Rate: Fast growing
Fruit Type: Sweet blackberry-like mulberries (1–1.5 inches)
Fruiting Season: Late June through early fall
Pollination: Self-fertile
USDA Zones: 4–10
Cold Hardiness: Down to approximately -25°F

💡 Care Tip:
Plant your mulberry tree soon after arrival and keep the soil evenly moist during the first growing season. Mulching around the base helps retain moisture and encourages strong root development.