{"product_id":"red-mulberry-fruit-tree-live-starter-plant","title":"Red Mulberry Fruit Tree LIVE Starter Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Mulberry Tree Live Plant | American Mulberry Fruit Tree Starter | Native Edible Tree\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorus rubra 'Illinois Everbearing'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eListing is for one rooted plant taken from a cutting. Plants are grown in 72 cell trays so that they will be rooted but small enough for efficient shipping. Check out my YouTube video \"Live Plant Care Guide \u0026amp; Delivery Unboxing for my Customers\" for further instructions on what to expect with your live plant delivery and care tips: https:\/\/youtu.be\/BmPw4rKLwDk\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRed Mulberry is a fast-growing North American native prized for its delicious berries and wildlife value. Also known as American Mulberry, this deciduous tree naturally grows in moist soils from Florida to Texas and across much of the eastern United States. Red Mulberry produces clusters of reddish to deep purple-black berries that have a rich, sweet flavor often compared to juicy blackberries. The fruits can be enjoyed fresh right off the tree or used in pies, jams, jellies, breads, muffins, and other homemade treats. This tree grows relatively quickly and can eventually provide both shade and abundant fruit, making it a wonderful addition to edible landscapes. Red Mulberry thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to a variety of soils as long as they are well-draining. As a native species, it also supports local wildlife, serving as a larval host plant for Mourning Cloak butterflies while birds eagerly enjoy the berries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulberries are resistant against many pests and diseases, making them an easy fruit crop especially for beginner or home backyard gardeners. Since they are so productive (several gallons harvested per year per plant), even in not so great conditions\/soils, they make an awesome addition for those interested in food security, self-sustainability, permaculture and food forest setups. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long will it take to start fruiting?\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2-3 years if grown in ideal conditions. This is a well rooted starter plant that will grow quickly. Mulberries are a fast growing fruit tree that will start producing earlier compared to other fruit tree options. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 and up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy down to 25F. Protect young plants if temperatures drop below 40F. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-fertile \u003c\/strong\u003ebut will produce more if there are 2 plants that can cross pollinate with each other\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight At Maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e35-50FT tall and about 30-40FT wide spread, can keep pruned down into a lower height which is easier for harvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Everything grows best in soil that is heavy in composted organic matter BUT this fruit tree grows just fine in a variety of soils without amendments, like my native Florida sandy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Use citrus fertilizer. My favorite is Espoma organic granular citrus-tone. Fertilize young trees to encourage lots of healthy growth with about 1\/8 cup every 1.5 months. Once trees are established, I barely fertilize. I'll throw some fertilizer its way a few times a year, starting in spring to help \"wake\" up the tree. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***I cannot ship this plant to Hawaii due to agricultural restrictions***\u003cbr\u003ePlease understand that I only offer USPS flat rate priority mail options for plants\/bulbs\/rhizomes. The longer they stay in transit, the greater the risk that it will arrive dead or damaged. I just want to ensure that plants arrive alive\/healthy to my customers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jerrasgarden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48044232212705,"sku":"PLANTS085","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4012\/2081\/files\/Redmulberry1.jpg?v=1772653647","url":"https:\/\/www.jerrasgarden.com\/products\/red-mulberry-fruit-tree-live-starter-plant","provider":"Jerra's Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}