Duke Blueberry

Known to be productive and decorative. Produces large tangy-sweet light blueberries and beautiful flower blooms as well as vibrant fall foliage. Cold hardy. Harvest late May.

Item #2204.
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USDA ZONES: 4-7 Outdoors
 
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Is This Plant Self Pollinating?

Duke Blueberry is self-fertile, but the fruit crop will be larger if the tree is planted with a second tree.

Description

Vaccinium corymbosum

The most widely planted early ripening Northern blueberry. Heavy, consistent yield with an attractive, firm, light blue, high quality berry. Duke blooms late but ripens early which protects the blossoms from spring frosts.
Characteristics
Fruit Color:
Blue
Ripens:
May - June
Sun/Shade:
Full Sun
Water Needs:
regular water
Soil Type:
well-draining
Soil pH Level:
pH of 6
Tree Size:

4' - 6' height with 4' - 6' spread

Years to Bear:
1
Pollination:
Self Pollinating
Bloom Color:
Cold Hardy:
N/A
Primary USDA Zone Range:
4 - 7
Secondary USDA Zone Range:
N/A
Chill Hours:
900 - 1000
Size & Spacing

4' - 6' height with 4' - 6' spread

Plant in rows 10' apart

Planting & Care

Blueberries need well-drained, rich, acid soil. Plant with an acid-type compost such as one formulated for Azaleas/ Camellias/Rhododendrons mixed with your native soil. Amend with an acid fertilizer, sulfur or aluminum sulfate according to label instructions. Never use animal manures with acid plants. Blueberries need full sun, but afternoon shade in very hot (over 100°) climates. Keep the soil moist but not water-logged during the growing season. Mulch around plants to protect shallow roots from drying out. Northern Highbush varieties are cold-tolerant and well-suited to cooler climates.

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