{"product_id":"illinois-everbearing-mulberry-morus-alba-rubra-live-starter-plants-4-8-inches-tall-2-pack-hardy-fruit-trees-backyard-orchard-edible-garden-easy-to-grow","title":"Illinois Everbearing Mulberry – Morus alba × rubra Live Starter Plants | 4–8 Inches Tall | 2 Pack Hardy Fruit Trees | Backyard Orchard \u0026 Edible Garden | Easy to Grow","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"488\"\u003eGrow one of the most popular mulberry varieties with this \u003cstrong data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"339\"\u003e2-pack of Illinois Everbearing Mulberry (\u003cem data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"321\"\u003eMorus alba × rubra\u003c\/em\u003e) starter plants\u003c\/strong\u003e. This hardy hybrid combines the best traits of red and white mulberries, producing \u003cstrong data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"487\"\u003esweet, blackberry-like fruit over an extended harvest season\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"850\"\u003eThese \u003cstrong data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"558\"\u003eyoung starter plants measure approximately 4–8 inches tall\u003c\/strong\u003e and are ready to transplant into containers or garden soil. Illinois Everbearing Mulberry trees are known for their \u003cstrong data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"753\"\u003eexcellent cold tolerance, vigorous growth, and dependable fruit production\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them a favorite for \u003cstrong data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"849\"\u003ehome orchards, edible landscapes, and wildlife-friendly gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eOnce established, these trees produce \u003cstrong data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"948\"\u003eabundant berries from late spring through early summer\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect for \u003cstrong data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003efresh eating, jams, jellies, smoothies, and baking\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their adaptability to many soil types and climates makes them an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003eeasy and rewarding fruit tree for both beginner and experienced gardeners\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eYou will receive \u003cstrong data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003etwo healthy starter plants similar in size and condition to those shown in listing photos\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003e✔️ 2 Illinois Everbearing Mulberry starter plants\u003cbr data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003e✔️ Height: approximately 4–8 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003e✔️ Healthy young plants ready for transplanting\u003cbr data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003e✔️ Secure packaging to protect roots during shipping\u003cbr data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003e✔️ Carefully packed for safe delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"2165\"\u003e🌼 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eCommon Name: Illinois Everbearing Mulberry\u003cbr data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003eBotanical Name: \u003cem data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003eMorus alba × rubra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous fruit tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003eGrowth Stage: Starter plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily preferred)\u003cbr data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003eSoil: Well-drained loamy soil; adaptable to many soil types\u003cbr data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003eWatering: Moderate watering during establishment; drought tolerant once mature\u003cbr data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1910\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eMature Height: 15–25 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Fast growing\u003cbr data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003eFruit Type: Sweet blackberry-like mulberries\u003cbr data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003eFruiting Season: Late spring through early summer\u003cbr data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003ePollination: Self-fertile\u003cbr data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–9\u003cbr data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2111\"\u003eContainer Friendly: Possible when young with pruning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2183\"\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2186\"\u003ePlant in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2231\"\u003efull sun with well-draining soil\u003c\/strong\u003e and water regularly during the first growing season. 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