Duke Blueberry

The Duke Blueberry is a popular early-season Northern Highbush variety, prized for its high yields, sweet flavor, and adaptability. This is a deciduous shrub that produces large, firm, light blue berries with a mildly sweet flavor. It blooms in late spring, with flowers that are rarely affected by frost, and yields an early harvest typically in June or July. The plant features dense, upright growth with vibrant green foliage that turns fiery red in autumn, adding ornamental value to gardens.

Height: 4-6 feet tall

Spread: 4-6 feet wide

Hardiness: USDA Zones 4-7

Light: Full sun to part shade

Water: Consistent moisture; approximately 1 inch per week

Soil: Well draining, acidic soil

Bloom Time: Late spring

Harvest Time: Early summer (June-July)

Fruit Characteristics: Large, firm, light blue berries with a mildly sweet flavor

Pollination: Self-fertile, but planting multiple varieties can enhance yield, can yield up to 15-20lbs. per mature plant.