Vaccinium corymbosum 'Duke'

Also Known As

Vaccinium 'Duke'
Duke Blueberry
Duke Northern Highbush Blueberry

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Vaccinium corymbosum 'Duke' plant details

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Duke' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Vaccinium corymbosum 'Duke'

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, edible, fall color, hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Vaccinium corymbosum 'Duke'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This shrub is a late bloomer yet it ripens early; one of the heaviest most consistent producers, optimum yields can be over 20 pounds per 6' bush, medium-to-large light-blue delicious berries; the pretty, bell-shaped, white spring flowers, glossy green foliage and bright yellow-orange fall color all make it an outstanding ornamental as well; needs another late-blooming cultivar for pollination. S/M Acid

By: Forestfarm

A useful, deciduous shrub with attractive foliage and flowers that has the added benefit of delicious fruit in the summer! This is an early blueberry with medium to large, light blue fruit that tastes mildly sweet. It is considered a heavy and consistent producer. Green foliage turns a lovely orange in the fall. Ripens in the first three weeks of July and is considered an early season blueberry. Growth Rate fast

By: Garden World

Medium to large berries. Ripen in July.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Northern high bush type, 4 to 6 ft. at maturity, fruit ripening late June/early July, yields 10 to 15 lbs. per bush, fruit size medium very sweet, harvesting usually by hand. Self pollinating.