{"product_id":"illinois-everbearing-mulberry-live-plant-morus-alba-x-rubra-fruit-tree-starter","title":"Illinois Everbearing Mulberry Live Plant – Morus alba × rubra Fruit Tree Starter","description":"\u003cp\u003eIllinois Everbearing Mulberry is a fast-growing hybrid fruit tree valued for its long harvest season and sweet edible berries. This Morus alba × rubra variety produces elongated dark purple to black fruit when mature and adapts well to a wide range of climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommonly grown in home orchards, edible landscapes, and backyard food forests, it offers reliable production and hardy growth. Young plants may begin fruiting early under optimal conditions, with mature trees providing extended seasonal harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Size Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• 1 Live Illinois Everbearing Mulberry Plant\u003cbr\u003e• Approximately 3 to 15 inches tall at shipping (size varies by season and pruning)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements. Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, fruiting stage, root structure, and appearance is expected. Some starter plants may be cut back to encourage strong root development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show mature plants for reference only. Actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 1 live Illinois Everbearing Mulberry plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical name: \u003cem\u003eMorus alba × rubra\u003c\/em\u003e (hybrid mulberry)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-growing fruiting tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces sweet edible mulberries when mature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay begin fruiting early under ideal conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for home orchards and edible landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy and adaptable fruit tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown from cuttings of known fruiting parent plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be pruned to manage size and shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeciduous perennial fruit tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerates a wide range of soil conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for backyard food production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 3–15 inches tall at time of shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAttributes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Name: Illinois Everbearing Mulberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific Name: \u003cem\u003eMorus alba × rubra\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous Fruit Tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLife Cycle: Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower\/Fruit Color: Green flowers; dark purple to black fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunlight: Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Well-drained, adaptable soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Zone: Typically 4–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What fruit does Illinois Everbearing Mulberry produce?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It produces elongated sweet berries that turn dark purple to black when ripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How big is the plant when shipped?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Plants are approximately 3 to 15 inches tall at shipping, depending on pruning and growth stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can this tree produce fruit early?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Young plants may begin producing fruit early once established in suitable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this a fast-growing fruit tree?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, it is known for vigorous growth and adaptability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can it be grown in home gardens?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, it is commonly grown in home orchards, edible landscapes, and backyard gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"GreenFoodForest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46728548778183,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/2185\/0311\/files\/CopyofRIZKIGARDEN_10_af085003-d8ba-49f4-b96d-031d8c955cc1.jpg?v=1783255864","url":"https:\/\/prosperitynursery.com\/products\/illinois-everbearing-mulberry-live-plant-morus-alba-x-rubra-fruit-tree-starter","provider":"Prosperity Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}