{"product_id":"illinois-everbearing-mulberry-live-plant-morus-alba-x-rubra-fruit-tree-starter","title":"Illinois Everbearing Mulberry Live Plant – Morus alba x rubra Fruit Tree Starter","description":"\u003cp\u003eIllinois Everbearing Mulberry is a fast-growing hybrid fruit tree (\u003cem\u003eMorus alba × rubra\u003c\/em\u003e) valued for its long harvest season and sweet edible berries. This deciduous perennial produces elongated dark purple to black fruit when mature and is known for its vigorous growth and adaptability across USDA zones 4 to 9.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for home orchards, edible landscapes, and backyard food forests, this mulberry variety offers reliable production and hardy nature. Young plants, approximately 3 to 15 inches tall at shipping, may begin fruiting early under optimal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• 1 live Illinois Everbearing Mulberry plant\u003cbr\u003e• Approx. 3 to 15 inches tall at shipping (size varies by season and pruning)\u003cbr\u003e• Rooted cutting or seedling stock\u003cbr\u003e• Hardy and adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions\u003cbr\u003e• Full sun requirement with moderate water needs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlants may be shipped dormant, leafless, or recently pruned depending on season and shipping requirements. Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, and fruiting stage is expected. Some plants may be cut back to encourage strong root development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuitable for backyard orchards, edible landscaping, and garden fruit production. Can be pruned to manage size and shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Botanical name: \u003cem\u003eMorus alba × rubra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Deciduous fruit tree\u003cbr\u003e• Produces sweet, elongated berries turning dark purple to black\u003cbr\u003e• Fast-growing and productive\u003cbr\u003e• Tolerates a wide range of soil types\u003cbr\u003e• USDA zones 4–9\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":52497840636036,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/CopyofRIZKIGARDEN_10_af085003-d8ba-49f4-b96d-031d8c955cc1.jpg?v=1783646043","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/illinois-everbearing-mulberry-live-plant-morus-alba-x-rubra-fruit-tree-starter","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}