Illinois Everbearing Mulberry Tree – Morus alba × Morus rubra Live Plant | 12–16 Inch Starter | Sweet Berry Fruit Tree | Backyard Orchard Favorite | Container Friendly

Grow delicious homegrown berries with this Illinois Everbearing Mulberry Tree, a fast-growing hybrid fruit tree known for its sweet, blackberry-like fruit and long harvest season. This live starter plant measures approximately 12–16 inches tall and arrives rooted in a small nursery cup, ready to transplant into a larger pot or garden.

The Illinois Everbearing mulberry produces reddish-black berries about 1–1.25 inches long, with a rich, sweet flavor perfect for fresh eating, jams, jellies, smoothies, and baking. This popular hybrid combines the best traits of Morus alba and Morus rubra, offering vigorous growth, cold hardiness, and dependable fruit production.

In addition to its edible fruit, the tree features large heart-shaped leaves and a lush canopy, making it both a productive fruit tree and an attractive ornamental addition to your garden.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Illinois Everbearing Mulberry plant
✔️ Height: approximately 12–16 inches tall
✔️ Rooted starter plant in small nursery pot
✔️ Healthy young fruit tree ready for planting
✔️ Carefully packaged for safe shipping

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Illinois Everbearing Mulberry
Botanical Name: Morus alba × Morus rubra
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Starter plant

Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
Soil: Well-draining loamy soil (pH 6.0–7.0 preferred)
Watering: Moderate; keep soil moist during establishment
Mature Height: 30–60 feet (can be pruned smaller)
Growth Rate: Fast (3–5 feet per year)
USDA Zones: 4–9
Harvest Season: Summer through early fall
Pollination: Self-fertile
Container Friendly: Yes when young

💡 Care Tip:
Mulberry trees thrive in full sun with well-draining soil. Apply mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune in late winter to maintain shape and encourage healthy fruit production.