{"product_id":"illinois-everbearing-mulberry-tree-morus-alba-rubra-live-starter-plant-4-6-inches-tall-soil-root-ball-sweet-fruit-tree-cold-hardy-garden-grower","title":"Illinois Everbearing Mulberry Tree – Morus alba × rubra Live Starter Plant | 4–6 Inches Tall | Soil Root Ball | Sweet Fruit Tree | Cold Hardy Garden Grower","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"468\"\u003eGrow a productive fruit tree with this \u003cstrong data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"281\"\u003eIllinois Everbearing Mulberry (Morus alba × rubra)\u003c\/strong\u003e starter plant. This healthy live plant measures \u003cstrong data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"363\"\u003eapproximately 4–6 inches tall\u003c\/strong\u003e and ships with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"416\"\u003esoil-covered root ball (no pot)\u003c\/strong\u003e to protect the roots and make transplanting easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"749\"\u003eIllinois Everbearing is one of the most popular mulberry varieties thanks to its \u003cstrong data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"641\"\u003esweet, blackberry-like fruit and long harvest season from late June through early fall\u003c\/strong\u003e. The berries are delicious for \u003cstrong data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"746\"\u003efresh eating, baking, smoothies, drying, or making jams and preserves\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"986\"\u003eThis variety is \u003cstrong data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"783\"\u003eself-fertile\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning one tree can produce fruit without needing another pollinator. It is also \u003cstrong data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"903\"\u003every cold hardy and easy to grow\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"983\"\u003ehome gardens, backyard orchards, and edible landscapes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003eOnce established, this vigorous tree develops attractive foliage and produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003egenerous seasonal harvests year after year\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003eYou will receive a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1223\"\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=\"1227\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e✔️ 1 live Illinois Everbearing mulberry plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003e✔️ Height: approximately 4–6 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003e✔️ Soil-wrapped root ball starter plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e✔️ No pot included\u003cbr data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003e🌼 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003eCommon Name: Illinois Everbearing Mulberry\u003cbr data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003eBotanical Name: Morus alba × rubra\u003cbr data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous fruit tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003eGrowth Stage: Starter plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003eSoil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to many soil types\u003cbr data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003eWatering: Moderate; keep soil moist during establishment\u003cbr data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eMature Height: 15–20 feet (larger if unpruned)\u003cbr data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1823\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Fast growing\u003cbr data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003eHarvest Season: July–September\u003cbr data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1884\"\u003eCold Hardiness: Down to approximately -25°F\u003cbr data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–10\u003cbr data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1949\"\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes when young (large container recommended)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2033\"\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2087\"\u003esunny location with well-draining soil\u003c\/strong\u003e and water regularly during the first growing season. 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