Growing & Maintenance:
Cross-pollinate with 2-3 cultivars for best production. To encourage development of strong plants, remove all flower clusters produced the first year. From 5th Year On: each year remove 25% oldest and heaviest canes at ground level.
Duke Blueberry
Vaccinium x 'Duke'
Plant Type: Small Fruits
Firm skin, purple blueberries, excellent fruit quality. Harvest early summer. Foliage assumes reddish green fall color.
Height:
6 ft
Spread:
4 ft
Hardiness Zone:
5-7
Characteristics & Attributes for Vaccinium x
'Duke'
Sunlight Requirements
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Full Sun (6 or more hours direct sunlight) |
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Season of Interest (Foliage)
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Features
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Freezing |
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Fresh Fruit |
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Cooking |
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Fall Color |
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Foliage Color
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Soil Preferences
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Moist, Well-Drained |
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Organically Enriched |
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Acidic |
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