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Illinois Everbearing Mulberry - Raintree Nursery
Illinois Everbearing Mulberry - Raintree Nursery

Illinois Everbearing Mulberry

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$59.99 - $59.99
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$59.99 - $59.99
$59.99
SKU D420

Morus alba x rubra 'Illinois Everbearing'

This grafted tree is hardy to -20F, which makes it one of the most widely adapted of all mulberries. It sometimes starts producing the first year after planting! It becomes a large shade tree very quickly, often growing 3'-5' per year in favorable conditions. It bears an abundance of sweet, dark, highly-flavored fruit, 1-1/2 inches long x 1/2 inch wide that look like elongated blackberries, and have a delicious and distinctive sweet taste.

The berries start to ripen a little later than some other cultivars, and ripen continuously throughout July, August, and into September, hence the 'Everbearing' name. Make sure soil stays regularly moist around young trees for the first 2 years of establishment. 200-400 chill hours needed.

Hardy to USDA Zone: 5

Mature Height: 30'

Sun: Full Sun

Ripening Time: July-September

Pollination: Self-Fertile

Click here to read our Mulberry Growing Guide

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

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  • What type of mulberry is used for the root stock ?

    Morus alba seedling.

  • Are these seedless ?

    They are! Mulberries do not produce seeds unless pollinated by a male.

  • How far apart should these be planted?

    Depending how you manage them, 6 to 30 feet. If you don't plan to keep them small, 30 foot centers is appropriate.

  • Is your illinois everbearing mulberry grafted?

    Yes, to a mulberry seedling.

  • What is the blooming month window for Illinois Everbearing Mulberry?

    Early to mid spring time, the month can vary based on your location.

  • Is this heat hardy for Texas weather?

    Most mulberries do well in hot climates, provided they have enough water. A lack of water will ruin your harvest quickly as it dessicates the fruit.

  • What is the shipped height?

    2 to 3 feet tall at shipping

  • Is this or any of the mulberry varieties grafted? Do I need to cut back suckers or let them grow if I want more of a bush than a tree???? Thanks in advance

    All of our mulberries are grafted to seedlings. If you want a bush form, cut the tree back to 12-18 inches above the graft and let it bush from there.

  • When is it too late to plant a Mulberry tree? - Is mid June too late for norther Arkansas?

    Waiting until fall is the better option for sure.

  • What does bare root mean

    It means the tree is not potted, but shipped with it's roots packed in moist sawdust or paper. Overall it's better for the tree and cheaper to ship that way, so win-win.

  • Can this mulberry be pruned to keep it a workable height under 30 ft?

    Absolutely. It takes annual pruning, but they do very well kept low. Hence the mulberry bush that the monkey chased the weasel around.

  • When do you think you will have more of the Illinois Everbearing Mulberry trees in stock? Everytime I check online they are always listed as "out of stock". Thank you. Gary from New Hampshire

    Yes we do! You can use the Notify Me option to get an email when they come back in stock.

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Mehdi N.
Plant looked healthy and was planted

Plant looked healthy and was planted. Hope to see it showing progress soon. Support team has responded on a timely bases.
As expressed to the support team, I consider shipping cost excessive.
I have been a long time customer but plan to look for other options for future purchases.

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Bill N.
The tree arrived in wonderful condition

The tree arrived in wonderful condition. The bare roots were nice and wet considering how far they had to travel. Soaked in a five gallon pail overnight and planted the following day. We have been experiencing below normal temps and above average rainfall. Perfect time to plant some trees. The trees are still budding out and should probably have leaves in a week or so.

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K.D.

Looks good,nice buds,I love mulberries.

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Garret S.
Impressive producer on 1st year

i bought the 1 gallon variety of this tree. It came in great condition and started rocketing off immediately after planting. i ended up getting 8 berries off of it in the 1st year after planting that to me tasted like a very rich plum. Highly recommend.

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Broadfork P.
fine

very slow to leaf out, we will see if she wakes up

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Jim
True to Variety, Good Quality and Vigor

It survived a very hot utah summer its first year. Was put in the ground in heavy clay, akaline soil. It didn't grow much the first year, gained about 1ft or so. Second year it gained 3ft with about a small bowl worth of mulberries. Leaves get a bit scorched in 100F, but tree is unaffected and generally healthy.

The fruit grows on the branches that emerges from the buds in spring. If you want a lot of fruit, wait for summer to prune for size.

After two growing seasons, the 1 gallon tree grew to 1" in caliber. I expect it to double every year at this rate.

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Anna B.
Good stuff

My Illinois Everbearing Mulberry arrived potted and in good shape. Still moist. I planted it the next day with the help of my caring husband, (who does all the work!). I will carefully fertilize it in the Spring when it starts to show growth.

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Sara P.
Illinois Mulberry

This tree was a very small start with well developed roots. Hopefully it grows well.

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Angie

It’s only the first season, and it’s a very small plant at this time and yet I was able to pick three ripe mulberries! Tasty too!

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ron t.
Mulberry!!

Arrived with berries on the plant,growing& very green definitely recommend raintree nursery!!

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Keith R.
mulberry tree looks pitifull

We planted our mulberry tree a day after we got it in May. As of the beginning of July it has a few leaves in the bottom 3" and that's all. I have gotten dozens of bushes and trees on line and this isn't what I expected.

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Patrick w.
Happy with order

I got my 3 tall mulberry trees well-rooted, they were packaged great. They seem happy as they are budding out now. I will order again from Raintree for sure!

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Joseph S.
Satisfaction

I’ve grown this tree at my last home and absolutely loved the constant fruit. My grandkids look forward to each summer and eating them. I could not be happier.

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A.A.
healthy tree arrival

tree arrived healthy and with some small leaf buds - no branches though it is an unbranched whip.

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Amy M.
A must have

I've had an Illinois Everbearing for over ten years in my garden. It is a MUST have tree. I have it in half day sun, never water it, and it fruits reliably every year from July through September. Everyone that comes to my garden surprised by how good the flavor is (like a really good blackberry - but better). I wish it produced more fruit - I suppose you could always plant two! I live West of the Cascades in a winter wet/summer dry climate. When there are enough berries, I like to freeze them and then eat them like mini popsickles later on in the year.

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Huseyin Y.
I found this nursery not soon enough but I will continue purchasing there!

Order arrived in a perfect condition. I put it in ground right away. Root system were in a perfect condition on my mulberry trees ( got two different kind Illinois and beautiful day ) also got a thornless blackberry as well. If they don t survive which I don t see why they would not it would be my poor gardening skills.
Thank you for great plants.

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Cynthia R.
Illinois everbearing mulberry.

Got one a few years ago. Grows like a monster. Produces delicious berries for a long time. Got it to distract the birds from the other berries in the yard. They call that extortion. Got another one this year (2022) because we liked the first one so much.

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Pamela B.
Great fruit tree

Our 12 yr. old Illinoise Everbearing Mulberry tree is one of our favorite fruit trees. It fruits at a fairly young age. The fruit is quit long and sweet. It seems to be pest free and has been easy for us to grow and our soil has a fair amount of clay in it. It seems to be loaded with more fruit than a couple of our other varieties of mulberries.

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B C.
ILLINOIS Mulberry

I have had this tree since spring 2021. I live in a very harsh desert yet this tree is thriving. It even set fruit.