Illinois Everbearing Mulberry Tree – Morus alba × rubra Live Plant | 12–16 Inch With Pot | Sweet Reddish-Black Berry Tree | Fast Growing Fruit Tree

Grow delicious mulberries at home with this Illinois Everbearing Mulberry Tree (Morus alba × Morus rubra), a popular hybrid fruit tree known for its long harvest season and excellent sweet flavor. This listing includes one healthy live plant approximately 12–16 inches tall, shipped rooted in a small nursery pot.

The Illinois Everbearing mulberry produces reddish-black berries about 1–1.25 inches long with a rich, sweet flavor similar to blackberries. The fruit ripens continuously from summer into early fall, providing weeks of fresh harvests for fresh eating, jams, jellies, desserts, and even homemade wine.

This fast-growing tree combines the best qualities of white and red mulberry species, offering strong growth, cold hardiness, and excellent fruit production. It also adds beauty to the landscape with large green leaves and a lush canopy, while attracting birds, butterflies, and other beneficial wildlife.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 Illinois Everbearing Mulberry tree
✔️ Height: approximately 12–16 inches
✔️ Rooted plant in nursery pot
✔️ Healthy starter fruit tree ready for planting
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Illinois Everbearing Mulberry
Botanical Name: Morus alba × Morus rubra
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Starter tree plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained loamy soil (pH 6.0–7.0 preferred)
Watering: Moderate; keep soil moist during establishment
Mature Height: 30–40 feet (smaller with pruning)
Spacing: 15–25 feet apart
Growth Rate: Fast (3–5 feet per year)
USDA Zones: 4–9
Container Friendly: Yes when young, best planted in ground long-term

Fruit Season:
Summer through early fall with continuous ripening.

Pollination:
Self-fertile – one tree can produce fruit.

💡 Care Tip: Mulberry trees benefit from light pruning in late winter to shape the canopy and encourage strong fruit-producing branches. Applying mulch helps retain moisture and improve soil health.