{"product_id":"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","title":"Illinois Everbearing Mulberry – Morus alba × rubra Live Starter Plant | 4–6 Inches Tall | Soil Root Ball No Pot | Sweet Berry Tree | Cold Hardy \u0026 Easy to Grow","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eStart growing one of the most reliable mulberry varieties with this \u003cstrong data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"313\"\u003eIllinois Everbearing Mulberry live starter plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, shipped with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"374\"\u003ehealthy soil root ball for easy planting\u003c\/strong\u003e. This hardy hybrid mulberry (\u003cem data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"424\"\u003eMorus alba × rubra\u003c\/em\u003e) is widely known for producing \u003cstrong data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"520\"\u003esweet, blackberry-like fruit over an extended harvest season\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"838\"\u003eIllinois Everbearing Mulberry trees are highly valued by home gardeners because they are \u003cstrong data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"666\"\u003ecold-hardy, self-fertile, and extremely productive\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once established, the tree produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"762\"\u003edelicious berries from early summer through early fall\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a fantastic addition to backyard orchards and edible landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003eThis listing includes \u003cstrong data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"921\"\u003eone healthy starter plant approximately 4–6 inches tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, shipped \u003cstrong data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"948\"\u003ewithout a pot\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003e2–3 years\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eYou will receive a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003ehealthy young plant similar in size and condition to those shown in listing photos\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003e✔️ 1 Illinois Everbearing Mulberry starter plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003e✔️ Height: approximately 4–6 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003e✔️ Shipped with soil root ball (no pot)\u003cbr data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003e✔️ Healthy young plant on its own roots\u003cbr data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003e🌼 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003eCommon Name: Illinois Everbearing Mulberry\u003cbr data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003eBotanical Name: \u003cem data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003eMorus alba × rubra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous fruit tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003eGrowth Stage: Starter plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade (6+ hours preferred)\u003cbr data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003eSoil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to many soil types\u003cbr data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003eWatering: Moderate watering while establishing\u003cbr data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1819\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eMature Height: 15–20 feet (larger in ideal conditions)\u003cbr data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Fast growing\u003cbr data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003eFruit Type: Sweet blackberry-like mulberries (1–1.5 inches)\u003cbr data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003eFruiting Season: Late June through early fall\u003cbr data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003ePollination: Self-fertile\u003cbr data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2042\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–10\u003cbr data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2061\"\u003eCold Hardiness: Down to approximately -25°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2325\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2124\"\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2127\"\u003ePlant your mulberry tree soon after arrival and keep the soil \u003cstrong data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003eevenly moist during the first growing season\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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