Illinois Everbearing Mulberry Tree – Morus alba × rubra Live Plant | 4–6 Inches Tall | Soil Root Ball Starter | Sweet Fruit Tree | Cold Hardy Garden Grower

Grow a productive and cold-hardy fruit tree with this Illinois Everbearing Mulberry (Morus alba × rubra) starter plant. This healthy live plant measures approximately 4–6 inches tall and ships with a soil-covered root ball (no pot) to help protect roots during transit and make planting easy.

Illinois Everbearing is one of the most reliable mulberry varieties, producing sweet, blackberry-like fruit over a long harvest season from late June through early fall. The berries are delicious for fresh eating, baking, smoothies, drying, or making jams and preserves.

This variety is self-fertile and highly productive, meaning a single tree can produce fruit without needing another pollinator. It grows vigorously and develops into a beautiful landscape tree with attractive bark and lush foliage, making it perfect for home gardens, backyard orchards, and edible landscapes.

You will receive a healthy plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Illinois Everbearing mulberry plant
✔️ Height: approximately 4–6 inches
✔️ Soil-wrapped root ball starter plant
✔️ No pot included
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Illinois Everbearing Mulberry
Botanical Name: Morus alba × rubra
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to many soil types
Watering: Moderate; keep soil moist during establishment
Mature Height: 15–20 feet (larger if unpruned)
Growth Rate: Fast growing
Harvest Season: July–September
Cold Hardiness: Down to approximately -25°F
USDA Zones: 4–10
Container Friendly: Yes when young (large container recommended)

💡 Care Tip: Mulberry trees grow vigorously. Provide plenty of sunlight and space, and prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage better airflow and fruit production.