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
This Variety's Zone Range
4 - 8
My Hardiness Zone
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
In many cases, you may still want to plant pollinating partners to increase the size of your crops, but with self-pollinating varieties doing so is optional. You'll get fruit with only one plant!
Tools & Supplies
Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow mulberry trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
