Purchased for the color & size. These are ok . Bottom half of shrubs are dead. Charle Brown shrubs
Duke Blueberry
Duke Blueberry
$36.75
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25 in stock
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Duke'
Choose Duke Blueberry if you want an early blueberry crop from a dependable highbush type; the main tradeoff is soil prep, because blueberries need acidic, well-drained ground to perform.
Buy This If
- You want early berries.
- You can prep acidic soil.
- You will plant a pollination partner.
Skip This If
- Your soil stays soggy.
- You want fruit with no netting.
- You cannot amend alkaline soil.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B | Duke has a clean upright habit and edible value, but it is grown more for harvest than show. |
| Growth Rate | B | Its moderate growth is easy to manage while still building into a productive shrub. |
| Maintenance | B- | It is not fussy once sited correctly, but soil acidity, pruning, and bird protection matter. |
| Deer Resistance | D | Blueberries are not a dependable choice where deer browse shrubs regularly. |
| Small Space Fit | C+ | It can work in a garden bed, but it needs enough room and at least one compatible blueberry nearby. |
| Screening Value | C | It offers seasonal cover, but it is deciduous and should not be treated as a privacy screen. |
Compare It To
Blueray Blueberry
Choose Duke Blueberry for the earlier harvest; choose Blueray Blueberry if you want a later partner to stretch the picking season.
Chandler Blueberry
Choose Duke Blueberry for early, dependable production; choose Chandler Blueberry if berry size and a later harvest matter more.
Northland Blueberry
Choose Duke Blueberry for an upright highbush crop; choose Northland Blueberry where a hardier, more compact blueberry is the better fit.
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Duke as the early producer in a small blueberry planting, not as the only bush. Pair it with another variety and prep the soil before planting.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 6.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 4 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-7a |
| Spacing | 6 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, rounded, multi-stem |
Customers Usually Ask
Do I need more than one blueberry?
Yes, plant another compatible variety for better yield and a longer harvest.
Will birds take the berries?
Often, so plan on netting before the fruit starts coloring.
Can I plant it in regular garden soil?
Only if the soil is acidic and drains well; test before planting.
Shrubs Grown to Perform in New England
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-31058
