Illinois Everbearing Mulberry Tree – Morus alba x rubra Live Starter Plant | 6–8 Inch Plug | Sweet Berry Fruit Tree | Backyard Orchard Favorite | Easy to Grow

Grow delicious homegrown berries with this Illinois Everbearing Mulberry Tree, a hardy and fast-growing fruit tree known for its long, sweet berries and extended harvest season. This popular hybrid mulberry variety produces flavorful fruit perfect for fresh eating, baking, jams, and preserves.

Illinois Everbearing mulberry trees are prized for their cold hardiness, adaptability to many soil types, and heavy fruit production. Once established, the tree provides abundant harvests of sweet berries from summer through early fall, making it a fantastic addition to home orchards and backyard gardens.

In addition to its delicious fruit, the tree offers lush green foliage and attractive growth, adding beauty and shade to your landscape while providing fresh berries year after year.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Illinois Everbearing Mulberry starter plant
✔️ Height: approximately 6–8 inches tall
✔️ Starter plug plant
✔️ Shipped bare root without pot or foliage
✔️ Carefully packaged for safe shipping

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Illinois Everbearing Mulberry
Botanical Name: Morus alba × Morus rubra
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Starter plant

Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining soil adaptable to many types
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during establishment
Mature Height: 30–60 feet (can be pruned smaller)
Growth Rate: Fast growing
USDA Zones: 4–9
Harvest Season: Summer through early fall
Pollination: Self-fertile
Container Friendly: Yes when young

💡 Care Tip:
Plant your mulberry tree in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish strong roots. Light pruning can help control size and encourage healthy fruit production.