Illinois Everbearing Mulberry Tree – Morus alba × Morus rubra Live Plant | 3–15 Inches Tall | Fast Growing Fruit Tree | Easy to Grow

Grow delicious homegrown mulberries with this live Illinois Everbearing Mulberry tree, a vigorous hybrid prized for its long fruiting season, sweet berry-like fruit, and rapid growth. Propagated from cuttings taken from known fruiting mother plants, these starter trees may begin flowering or producing fruit much sooner than seed-grown trees under favorable growing conditions.

Illinois Everbearing produces flavorful dark purple to nearly black berries that resemble elongated blackberries and are excellent for fresh eating, baking, preserves, smoothies, and attracting birds and pollinators. This adaptable tree grows quickly, tolerates a wide range of conditions once established, and can be grown in the ground or maintained in large containers with regular pruning.

Each plant is greenhouse-grown without pesticides and shipped healthy, ready to establish in your garden or landscape. Plant size and appearance may vary seasonally, as is natural with live plants.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Illinois Everbearing Mulberry tree
✔️ Height: approximately 3–15 inches
✔️ Healthy rooted starter plant
✔️ Propagated from fruiting parent stock
✔️ 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: Rooted starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to most soil types
Watering: Moderate; water regularly while establishing
Mature Height: 30–50 feet (can be kept smaller with pruning)
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 4–9
Container Friendly: Yes, when pruned regularly

💡 Care Tip: Plant in a sunny location for the best fruit production. Water consistently during the first growing season, apply mulch to retain moisture, and prune during dormancy to maintain your desired size and encourage healthy growth.