{"product_id":"illinois-everbearing-mulberry-tree-morus-alba-rubra-live-starter-plant-6-8-inch-bare-root-plug-cold-hardy-sweet-fruit-tree-backyard-orchard-favorite","title":"Illinois Everbearing Mulberry Tree – Morus alba × rubra Live Starter Plant | 6–8 Inch Bare Root Plug | Cold Hardy Sweet Fruit Tree | Backyard Orchard Favorite","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"492\"\u003eGrow a productive and cold-hardy fruit tree with this \u003cstrong data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"313\"\u003eIllinois Everbearing Mulberry starter plant (Morus alba × rubra)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This listing includes \u003cstrong data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"395\"\u003eone healthy starter plug approximately 6–8 inches tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, shipped \u003cstrong data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"441\"\u003ebare root with no pot or foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e, ready for planting in your garden or container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"807\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eIllinois Everbearing Mulberry\u003c\/strong\u003e is a popular hybrid variety known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"625\"\u003elong, sweet berries and extended harvest season\u003c\/strong\u003e. The delicious fruits ripen from \u003cstrong data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"694\"\u003eearly summer through early fall\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing months of fresh mulberries that are perfect for \u003cstrong data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"804\"\u003efresh eating, baking, smoothies, and preserves\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003eThis variety is \u003cstrong data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"887\"\u003efast-growing, cold hardy, and adaptable to many soil types\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an excellent addition to \u003cstrong data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"981\"\u003ehome orchards, backyard gardens, or edible landscapes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once established, the tree becomes a vigorous producer and a beautiful shade tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003e✔️ 1 Illinois Everbearing Mulberry starter plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003e✔️ Height: approximately 6–8 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003e✔️ Bare root plug (no pot, no foliage)\u003cbr data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003e✔️ Healthy young plant ready for planting\u003cbr data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003e🌼 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003eCommon Name: Illinois Everbearing Mulberry\u003cbr data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003eBotanical Name: Morus alba × rubra\u003cbr data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous fruit tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003eGrowth Stage: Starter plug plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003eSoil: Well-drained soil\u003cbr data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003eWatering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during establishment\u003cbr data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003eMature Height: 30–40 feet (can be pruned smaller)\u003cbr data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1674\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Fast\u003cbr data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–9\u003cbr data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes (with regular pruning)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003eFruit Season:\u003cbr data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003eEarly summer through early fall with an extended harvest period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003eDormancy Note:\u003cbr data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003ePlants may ship \u003cstrong data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1908\"\u003ebare root without foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially during cooler months. 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