Illinois Everbearing Mulberry Tree – Morus alba × rubra Live Starter Plant | 6–8 Inch Bare Root Plug | Cold Hardy Sweet Fruit Tree | Backyard Orchard Favorite

Grow a productive and cold-hardy fruit tree with this Illinois Everbearing Mulberry starter plant (Morus alba × rubra). This listing includes one healthy starter plug approximately 6–8 inches tall, shipped bare root with no pot or foliage, ready for planting in your garden or container.

The Illinois Everbearing Mulberry is a popular hybrid variety known for its long, sweet berries and extended harvest season. The delicious fruits ripen from early summer through early fall, providing months of fresh mulberries that are perfect for fresh eating, baking, smoothies, and preserves.

This variety is fast-growing, cold hardy, and adaptable to many soil types, making it an excellent addition to home orchards, backyard gardens, or edible landscapes. Once established, the tree becomes a vigorous producer and a beautiful shade tree.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 Illinois Everbearing Mulberry starter plant
✔️ Height: approximately 6–8 inches
✔️ Bare root plug (no pot, no foliage)
✔️ Healthy young plant ready for planting
✔️ 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 plug plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during establishment
Mature Height: 30–40 feet (can be pruned smaller)
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 4–9
Container Friendly: Yes (with regular pruning)

Fruit Season:
Early summer through early fall with an extended harvest period.

Dormancy Note:
Plants may ship bare root without foliage, especially during cooler months. This is normal and helps protect the plant during transit.

💡 Care Tip: Mulberry trees grow quickly and benefit from annual pruning to maintain size and encourage branching, which can lead to better fruit production.