{"product_id":"illinois-everbearing-mulberry","title":"Illinois Everbearing Mulberry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMorus alba x rubra 'Illinois Everbearing'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis grafted tree is hardy to -20F, which makes it one of the most widely adapted of all mulberries. It sometimes starts producing the first year after planting! It becomes a large shade tree very quickly, often growing 3'-5' per year in favorable conditions. It bears an abundance of sweet, dark, highly-flavored fruit, 1-1\/2 inches long x 1\/2 inch wide that look like elongated blackberries, and have a delicious and distinctive sweet taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe berries start to ripen a little later than some other cultivars, and ripen continuously throughout July, August, and into September, hence the 'Everbearing' name. Make sure soil stays regularly moist around young trees for the first 2 years of establishment. 200-400 chill hours needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardy to USDA Zone: 5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height: 30'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun: Full Sun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRipening Time: July-September\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination: Self-Fertile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClick here to read our Mulberry Growing Guide\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon Pot","offer_id":48648796995739,"sku":"CMFPB 4403231719479","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot (2-3')","offer_id":48648797028507,"sku":"CMFPB 4403231719479-2","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2248\/7963\/files\/shutterstock_1207018774.jpg?v=1779964329","url":"https:\/\/groworganic-us.com\/products\/illinois-everbearing-mulberry","provider":"Grow Organic Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}