Blueberry Duke - Vaccinium corymbosum Duke

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Genus: 
Vaccinium
Blueberry Duke - Vaccinium corymbosum Duke
Botanical Name: 

Vaccinium corymbosum Duke

Common Name: 

Blueberry Duke

Plant Category: 
Deciduous Shrub, Shrub
Hardiness Zones: 
Zone 4
Exposure: 
Sun to Light Shade
Height: 
5-6'
Flower Color: 
White
Bloom Season: 
Early Spring
Features: 
  • Native
  • Attracts Birds

Early fruiting season stretcher.

Vigorous, upright, highly productive. Bears large, deep blue berrries ripening early in season. Fruit is excellent eaten fresh and freezes well. Bright red fall foliage. Plant 2 different varieties for best fruiting. Sun to light shade ht. 5-6’.

Care Instructions and Growing Tips: 

Plant two or more varieties for best fruit production. Mulch with organic matter to retain moisture

Suggested Uses or Locations: 
Shrub Border, Naturalizing
Water Requirements: 
Water deeply as needed, particularly in hot, dry weather
Soil Requirements: 
Moist, well drained acidic soil high in organic matter
Growth Habit: 
Upright
Fall Color: 
Orange Red
Season of Interest: 
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter