Description
One-gallon plants establish quickly and can begin producing earlier under warm conditions. Keep trees compact with selective summer pruning for easier harvest and bird netting.
Growing Info
- Training: Open-center or low scaffold form. Summer tip-prune to control size.
Technical Specs
| Species | Morus alba × rubra (hardy mulberry selection) |
|---|---|
| Cultivar | Often sold as ‘Illinois Everbearing’ class |
| Type / Habit | Fast-growing, productive small tree |
| Ripening window | Extended—often late spring through mid/late summer in waves |
| Bearing | On current-season growth from established framework |
| Hardiness (USDA) | Zones 5–9 (reports colder with protection) |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Soil / pH | Adaptable; prefers well-drained soils; pH 6–7.5 |
| Water | Low to moderate once established; regular water improves fruit size |
| Spacing | As a tree 12–18 ft; can be kept smaller with pruning |
| Trellis | Not required |
| Pollination | Generally self-fertile; single tree sets |
| Height x spread (managed) | 8–15 ft with pruning; can grow larger if unpruned |
| Pruning | Favor summer tipping/size control; avoid heavy winter heading on large wood (bleeding) |
| Disease / pests (notes) | Typically low-maintenance; bird pressure can be heavy at peak ripeness |
| Primary uses | Fresh eating, pies, dehydrating, preserves |
Shipping & Guarantee
Ships Mon–Wed with heat-aware holds. 14-day establishment guarantee.