Illinois Everbearing Mulberry Trees – Morus alba × rubra Live Starter Plants | 5 Pack Bare Root 6–8 Inch | Sweet Fruit Trees for Backyard Orchard

Grow your own productive fruit trees with this 5-pack of Illinois Everbearing Mulberry starter plants (Morus alba × rubra). Each plant is a healthy starter plug approximately 6–8 inches tall, shipped bare root with no pot or foliage, ready to plant in your garden or orchard.

The Illinois Everbearing Mulberry is a popular hybrid cultivar known for producing long, sweet berries with excellent flavor. These delicious fruits are perfect for fresh eating, baking, smoothies, and homemade preserves. The tree produces fruit over an extended harvest season from early summer into early fall, making it one of the most productive mulberry varieties for home growers.

This fast-growing and cold-hardy tree adapts well to various soil conditions and climates, making it an excellent choice for backyard orchards, edible landscapes, or homestead gardens. Planting multiple trees can help create a productive mini orchard.

You will receive:
✔️ 5 Illinois Everbearing Mulberry starter plants
✔️ Height: approximately 6–8 inches each
✔️ Bare root plugs (no pot, no foliage)
✔️ Healthy young plants 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 plants
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 plants during transit.

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