fruit tree variety
Illinois Everbearing
Mulberry · Morus species
USDA hardiness range
- Zones
- 4b–8a
- Chill hours
- 400 to 600 below 45°F
- Days to harvest
- 60 to 90
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Low
- Lifespan
- 75 years
At a glance
Sweet with a hint of tart, dark purple-black; rich berry flavor. Fresh eating, jam, baking, smoothies. Long fruiting period (6-8 weeks). Productive hybrid.
Growing Illinois Everbearing
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Flavor, texture, and use
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Growing notes
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Illinois Everbearing by zone
Zone-specific suitability, frost timing, and adjacent-zone notes.
Other mulberry varieties
2 sibling cultivars profiled on ZonePlant.
Frequently asked questions
- What zones does the Illinois Everbearing mulberry grow in?
Illinois Everbearing grows in USDA zones 4b through 8a.
- How does Illinois Everbearing compare to other mulberry varieties?
Illinois Everbearing is one of 3 mulberry varieties profiled on ZonePlant. See the full mulberry variety table for side-by-side comparison.
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Image: "Morus alba fruits", by B.navez, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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