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This popular hybrid mulberry (\u003cem data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"377\"\u003eMorus alba × Morus rubra\u003c\/em\u003e) is prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"467\"\u003esweet blackberry-like fruit, fast growth, and long fruiting season\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"747\"\u003eIllinois Everbearing mulberry trees produce \u003cstrong data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"566\"\u003ereddish-black berries about 1–1.25 inches long\u003c\/strong\u003e, ripening continuously throughout \u003cstrong data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"626\"\u003esummer and early fall\u003c\/strong\u003e. The berries are sweet and flavorful, perfect for \u003cstrong data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"744\"\u003efresh eating, jams, desserts, smoothies, and even homemade wine\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003eThis fast-growing tree can grow \u003cstrong data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"826\"\u003e3–5 feet per year in favorable conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e and can also be \u003cstrong data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"896\"\u003ekept smaller through pruning or container growing\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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