Illinois Everbearing Mulberry Trees – Morus alba x rubra Live Starter Plants | Set of 2 Rooted Seedlings 4–6 Inches Tall | Cold Hardy Edible Fruit Trees | Backyard Orchard Friendly

Grow your own delicious mulberries with this Set of 2 Illinois Everbearing Mulberry Tree starter plants. These well-rooted seedlings measure approximately 4–6 inches tall and are ready to plant in your garden or orchard. Illinois Everbearing is one of the most popular mulberry varieties thanks to its sweet, black raspberry-like fruit and long harvest season from early summer into fall.

This hardy hybrid between Morus alba and Morus rubra is known for being productive, adaptable, and easy to grow in many climates across the United States. The tree is self-pollinating, meaning you only need one tree to produce fruit, though having multiple trees can increase harvests. Once established, these trees grow vigorously and provide generous crops of flavorful berries perfect for fresh eating, jams, baking, or drying.

You will receive healthy starter plants similar in size and condition to those shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ Set of 2 live Illinois Everbearing Mulberry starter trees
✔️ Height: approximately 4–6 inches
✔️ Well-rooted seedlings (no pot)
✔️ Carefully packed to protect roots during shipping
✔️ Healthy starter plants ready for planting

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Illinois Everbearing Mulberry
Botanical Name: Morus alba x rubra
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Rooted starter seedling
Sun Requirements: Partial to full sun (6+ hours preferred)
Soil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to many soil types
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist while establishing
Mature Height: 15–20 feet (can reach 25+ feet)
Growth Rate: Fast growing
USDA Zones: 4–10
Container Friendly: Yes, when young and pruned regularly

💡 Care Tip: Keep soil moist during the first growing season to encourage strong root development. Light pruning helps maintain a manageable size and encourages productive branching for future fruit harvests.