Botanical profile
Rubus fruticosus 'Illinois Hardy'
Latin name
Rubus fruticosus 'Illinois Hardy'
Common name
Illinois Hardy Mulberry
Type
Fruit shrub
Family
Rosaceae
Rubus fruticosus 'Illinois Hardy' is a cold-hardy, upright, late-flowering variety that produces medium-sized, highly aromatic black fruits. Its berries are ideal for jams, syrups, or drying. Very hardy and not susceptible to disease, 'Illinois Hardy' is well-suited to cold regions or continental climates, where more fragile varieties fail.
Care guide
Growing conditions
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Fertilization
Soil type
Slightly acidic to neutral, rich and well-drained
Minimum temperature
'-34°C
Plant appearance
Blooming, foliage and shape
Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Foliage color
Foliage type
Shape
Garden structure
Size and growth
Height
2 to 2.5 m (7 to 8 feet)
Width
2 m (6.5 ft)
Growth rate
fast
Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer
Deer
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