{"product_id":"illinois-everbearing-mulberry-tree-morus-alba-rubra-live-plant-4-6-inches-tall-soil-root-ball-starter-sweet-fruit-tree-cold-hardy-garden-grower","title":"Illinois Everbearing Mulberry Tree – Morus alba × rubra Live Plant | 4–6 Inches Tall | Soil Root Ball Starter | Sweet Fruit Tree | Cold Hardy Garden Grower","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"494\"\u003eGrow a productive and cold-hardy fruit tree with this \u003cstrong data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"296\"\u003eIllinois Everbearing Mulberry (Morus alba × rubra)\u003c\/strong\u003e starter plant. This \u003cstrong data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"378\"\u003ehealthy live plant measures approximately 4–6 inches tall\u003c\/strong\u003e and ships with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"431\"\u003esoil-covered root ball (no pot)\u003c\/strong\u003e to help protect roots during transit and make planting easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"776\"\u003eIllinois Everbearing is one of the most reliable mulberry varieties, producing \u003cstrong data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"668\"\u003esweet, blackberry-like fruit over a long harvest season from late June through early fall\u003c\/strong\u003e. The berries are delicious for \u003cstrong data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"773\"\u003efresh eating, baking, smoothies, drying, or making jams and preserves\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003eThis variety is \u003cstrong data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eself-fertile and highly productive\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning a single tree can produce fruit without needing another pollinator. It grows vigorously and develops into a \u003cstrong data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003ebeautiful landscape tree with attractive bark and lush foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it perfect for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003ehome gardens, backyard orchards, and edible landscapes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003eYou will receive a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003ehealthy plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003e✔️ 1 live Illinois Everbearing mulberry plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003e✔️ Height: approximately 4–6 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003e✔️ Soil-wrapped root ball starter plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003e✔️ No pot included\u003cbr data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003e🌼 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003eCommon Name: Illinois Everbearing Mulberry\u003cbr data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003eBotanical Name: Morus alba × rubra\u003cbr data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous fruit tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003eGrowth Stage: Starter plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003eSoil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to many soil types\u003cbr data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003eWatering: Moderate; keep soil moist during establishment\u003cbr data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003eMature Height: 15–20 feet (larger if unpruned)\u003cbr data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Fast growing\u003cbr data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003eHarvest Season: July–September\u003cbr data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eCold Hardiness: Down to approximately -25°F\u003cbr data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–10\u003cbr data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes when young (large container recommended)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2182\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2019\"\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulberry trees grow vigorously. 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