Mulberry Tree – Illinois Everbearing Live Plant | 12–16 Inches Tall | Includes Nursery Pot | Fast Growing Sweet Fruit Tree | Backyard Garden Friendly

Grow delicious fruit at home with this Illinois Everbearing Mulberry Tree (Morus alba × Morus rubra). This fast-growing hybrid mulberry is well known for producing sweet, blackberry-like fruit throughout summer and early fall, making it a favorite among home gardeners and fruit tree enthusiasts.

The Illinois Everbearing variety combines the best traits of white and red mulberry species, producing large reddish-black berries with a rich, sweet flavor. These berries are perfect for fresh eating, jams, jellies, baking, and even homemade wine.

This hardy tree also features large heart-shaped leaves and attractive branching, making it a beautiful and productive addition to backyard orchards, edible landscapes, or wildlife-friendly gardens. Birds and pollinators are naturally attracted to the fruit, bringing life to your garden.

Your plant arrives 12–16 inches tall in a small nursery pot, rooted and ready to transplant into the garden or a larger container. With proper care, this vigorous tree can grow 3–5 feet per year and begin producing fruit within a few seasons.

You will receive a healthy plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Illinois Everbearing mulberry tree
✔️ Height: approximately 12–16 inches tall
✔️ Shipped in nursery pot
✔️ Healthy rooted plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Illinois Everbearing Mulberry
Botanical Name: Morus alba × Morus rubra
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Young live plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily preferred)
Soil: Well-draining loamy soil (pH 6.0–7.0 preferred)
Watering: Moderate; keep soil moist during establishment
Mature Height: 30–60 feet (can be pruned smaller)
Growth Rate: Very fast growing (3–5 feet per year)
USDA Zones: 4–9
Container Friendly: Yes, when regularly pruned

💡 Care Tip:
Mulch around the base of the tree to help retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune in late winter to maintain shape and encourage strong new growth for better fruit production.