{"product_id":"illinois-everbearing-mulberry-trees-morus-alba-rubra-live-starter-plants-5-pack-bare-root-6-8-inch-sweet-fruit-trees-for-backyard-orchard","title":"Illinois Everbearing Mulberry Trees – Morus alba × rubra Live Starter Plants | 5 Pack Bare Root 6–8 Inch | Sweet Fruit Trees for Backyard Orchard","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"467\"\u003eGrow your own productive fruit trees with this \u003cstrong data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"304\"\u003e5-pack of Illinois Everbearing Mulberry starter plants (Morus alba × rubra)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each plant is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"376\"\u003ehealthy starter plug approximately 6–8 inches tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, shipped \u003cstrong data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"422\"\u003ebare root with no pot or foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e, ready to plant in your garden or orchard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"506\"\u003eIllinois Everbearing Mulberry\u003c\/strong\u003e is a popular hybrid cultivar known for producing \u003cstrong data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"601\"\u003elong, sweet berries with excellent flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e. These delicious fruits are perfect for \u003cstrong data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"701\"\u003efresh eating, baking, smoothies, and homemade preserves\u003c\/strong\u003e. The tree produces fruit over an \u003cstrong data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"796\"\u003eextended harvest season from early summer into early fall\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it one of the most productive mulberry varieties for home growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eThis fast-growing and cold-hardy tree adapts well to \u003cstrong data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"968\"\u003evarious soil conditions and climates\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an excellent choice for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003ebackyard orchards, edible landscapes, or homestead gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e. Planting multiple trees can help create a productive mini orchard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003e✔️ 5 Illinois Everbearing Mulberry starter plants\u003cbr data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003e✔️ Height: approximately 6–8 inches each\u003cbr data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e✔️ Bare root plugs (no pot, no foliage)\u003cbr data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003e✔️ Healthy young plants ready for planting\u003cbr data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003e🌼 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003eCommon Name: Illinois Everbearing Mulberry\u003cbr data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003eBotanical Name: Morus alba × rubra\u003cbr data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous fruit tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003eGrowth Stage: Starter plug plants\u003cbr data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003eSoil: Well-drained soil\u003cbr data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eWatering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during establishment\u003cbr data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003eMature Height: 30–40 feet (can be pruned smaller)\u003cbr data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1752\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Fast\u003cbr data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–9\u003cbr data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes (with regular pruning)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003eFruit Season:\u003cbr data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003eEarly summer through early fall with an extended harvest period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003eDormancy Note:\u003cbr data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003ePlants may ship \u003cstrong data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003ebare root without foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially during cooler months. 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