Duke Blueberry Plant

4" Pot.
Item #135201
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Description

About the Duke Blueberry Plant

The Duke Blueberry is a Northern Highbush Blueberry, growing well in cooler climates and northern regions. Developed by the USDA in Beltsville, Maryland, this variety was released to the public in 1987.

It is known both for its early season fruit, which is large with a firm, crisp texture, and its high yield of berries. The fruit has a tangy, sweet, delicate flavor. Blueberries are a top fruit source of antioxidants, and they are high in fiber and vitamin C.

This blueberry bush is an attractive plant with white, pink-tinged flowers in the spring; large, light blue berries in the summer; and vibrant yellow and orange fall foliage. It is a great plant to use for landscape design, as well as in the garden or berry patch. This bush can grow up to six feet tall at maturity.

Growth and Care

Duke blueberry bushes are cold-hardy. They prefer acidic soil and full sun, and they should be pruned annually. Flowers bloom late in the spring, helping to avoid issues with late spring frost. We recommend Stark® Blueberry Special Fertilizer to help your blueberry plants thrive.

Like all blueberry plants, the Duke variety can live a long time, bearing fruit up to fifty years. Bushes should start producing berries one to two years after planting. While self-pollinating, this variety benefits from cross-pollination with other cultivars, producing even larger yields. See below for more information about planting and care.

Buy a Duke blueberry plant and enjoy an abundance of blueberries that ripen early and the attractive landscape qualities of this plant.

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Characteristics

Bloom Color White
Bloom Time Early
Fruit Color Blue
Fruit Size Large
Pollination Self-Pollinating
Ripens/Harvest Late May
Shade/Sun Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy
Soil Moisture Well Drained
Soil pH Level 4.5 - 5.5
Texture Firm
Years to Bear 2 - 3
Zone Range 4 - 7

Size & Spacing

Mature Size

When your plant matures, it will be approximately 4 - 6' tall x 4 - 6' wide.

Recommended Spacing

We recommend spacing these plants 4 - 6' apart to ensure room for growth.

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 4 - 7
My Hardiness Zone ?
The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

This variety is self pollinating.

In many cases, you may still want to plant pollinating partners to increase the size of your crops, but with self-pollinating varieties doing so is optional. You'll get fruit with only one plant!

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

Planting & Care

Learn all about how to grow blueberry plants in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.

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