Fruit-Mulberry-Illinois Everbearing #7
Fruit-Mulberry-Illinois Everbearing #7
Illinois Everbearing Mulberry
Tasty fruit
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$8999
$89.99
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This handsome tree has beautiful dark green, tropical-like foliage. It is valued most for its tasty 1 1/2" long, virtually seedless fruit that is good for both fresh eating and cooking. Self-pollinating. A protector tree, that lures birds and squirrels away from your other harvests.
Botanical Name- Morus rubra 'Illinois Everbearing'
Pronunciation- MOR-us ROO-bruh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 25 ft
Mature Height- 30 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Well-drained
Current Size- #7
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Fauna Attracted- Fruit-eating birds (robins, cedar waxwings), wind-pollinated flowers
Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - BVGC
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune heavily in winter if needed; water regularly when young and fertilize in spring.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to control size and shape. Remove suckers regularly.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate to high feeding need. Loosen clay around roots to encourage robust growth.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone
Possible Issues- Silkworm pests, leaf spot
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