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: 5Mature Height: 30'Sun: Full SunRipening Time: July-SeptemberPollination: Self-FertileClick here to read our Mulberry Growing Guide
