Hardiness
Zone 4
Discover the plant
Illinois Hardy Mulberry
FamilyRosaceae
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.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Spring berry fertilizer. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke when planting.
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorWhite
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingCold-resistant black fruits.
Maximum height2 to 2.5 m (7 to 8 feet)
Maximum width2 m (6.5 ft)
Growth ratefast
Hardiness zoneZone 4
Minimum temperature'-34°C
