Illinois Everbearing Mulberry Tree
Description
An excellent protector tree. This productive variety is preferred by birds and squirrels over other fruits and berries, so it provides a great way to lure them away from your other harvests. Harvest extra-sweet, 1.5-inch or larger mulberries that ripen over an extended period (approximately 6 to 8 weeks) to provide broad summer fruit coverage. Tolerant of dry, poor soil. Cold-hardy. Matures to be 35' tall. Ripens in mid June through August. Self-pollinating. Morus alba x Morus rubra
Characteristics
Bloom Color | White |
Fruit Color | Purple |
Fruit Size | Large |
Hardiness Zone Range | 4 - 8 |
Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
Ripens/Harvest | Mid June Through August |
Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
Soil Composition | Loamy, Sandy |
Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
Soil pH Level | 5.5 - 6.5 |
Texture | Soft, Juicy |
Years to Bear | 1 - 2 |
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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