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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
C-
Deer readily browse this, so protect it or choose a more deer-resistant plant where pressure is heavy.
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.
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.
Why Grow Your Own Edible Plants?
Fresh, Homegrown Flavor: Harvest fruits, berries, and herbs at peak ripeness—far fresher than store-bought options.
Functional & Beautiful: Many edible plants offer attractive blooms, foliage, and structure while producing food.
Long-Term Yield: Fruit trees and berry shrubs provide reliable harvests year after year once established.
Locally grown for New England conditions
Every plant in our Fall Sale is grown or hardened off right here in New Hampshire, so it's already acclimated to New England winters before it ever leaves our nursery.
We use your zone to recommend plants that survive your winters, and to estimate when your
order ships — we ship each plant when the weather where you live is right for it.
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