Illinois Everbearing Mulberry

What type of mulberry is used for the root stock ?

Morus alba seedling.

Are these seedless ?

They are! Mulberries do not produce seeds unless pollinated by a male.

How far apart should these be planted?

Depending how you manage them, 6 to 30 feet. If you don't plan to keep them small, 30 foot centers is appropriate.

Is your illinois everbearing mulberry grafted?

Yes, to a mulberry seedling.

What is the blooming month window for Illinois Everbearing Mulberry?

Early to mid spring time, the month can vary based on your location.

Is this heat hardy for Texas weather?

Most mulberries do well in hot climates, provided they have enough water. A lack of water will ruin your harvest quickly as it dessicates the fruit.

What is the shipped height?

2 to 3 feet tall at shipping

Is this or any of the mulberry varieties grafted? Do I need to cut back suckers or let them grow if I want more of a bush than a tree???? Thanks in advance

All of our mulberries are grafted to seedlings. If you want a bush form, cut the tree back to 12-18 inches above the graft and let it bush from there.

When is it too late to plant a Mulberry tree? - Is mid June too late for norther Arkansas?

Waiting until fall is the better option for sure.

What does bare root mean

It means the tree is not potted, but shipped with it's roots packed in moist sawdust or paper. Overall it's better for the tree and cheaper to ship that way, so win-win.

Can this mulberry be pruned to keep it a workable height under 30 ft?

Absolutely. It takes annual pruning, but they do very well kept low. Hence the mulberry bush that the monkey chased the weasel around.

When do you think you will have more of the Illinois Everbearing Mulberry trees in stock? Everytime I check online they are always listed as "out of stock". Thank you. Gary from New Hampshire

Yes we do! You can use the Notify Me option to get an email when they come back in stock.