Illinois Everbearing Mulberry Tree – Morus alba × Morus rubra Live Plant | 4–7 Inch Starter | Sweet Berry Fruit Tree | Backyard Orchard Plant | Easy to Grow

Grow sweet, delicious berries with this Illinois Everbearing Mulberry Tree, a hardy hybrid fruit tree known for its long harvest season and excellent flavor. This live starter plant measures approximately 4–7 inches tall and is ready to plant in your garden or container.

The Illinois Everbearing mulberry produces sweet, dark reddish-black berries similar to blackberries, making them perfect for fresh eating, smoothies, jams, baking, and desserts. This popular hybrid combines the best traits of Morus alba and Morus rubra, offering vigorous growth, cold hardiness, and dependable fruit production.

This fast-growing tree also develops lush green foliage and a beautiful canopy, making it a great addition to backyard orchards, edible landscapes, and wildlife-friendly gardens.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Illinois Everbearing Mulberry plant
✔️ Height: approximately 4–7 inches tall
✔️ Healthy young starter plant
✔️ 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 soil adaptable to many types
Watering: Moderate; keep soil moist during establishment
Mature Height: 30–60 feet (can be pruned smaller)
Growth Rate: Fast growing
USDA Zones: 4–9
Harvest Season: Summer through early fall
Pollination: Self-fertile
Container Friendly: Yes when young

💡 Care Tip:
Mulberry trees grow best in full sun with well-draining soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish strong roots. Prune occasionally to control size and encourage healthier fruit production.