Blueberry
Vaccinium 'Duke'
Ericaceae
Growth habit
Shrub
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Pounder Vegetable Garden and Climate Change Garden
Source of plant
Nourse Farms
Description
Duke blueberry is an early-season variety and is extremely popular in the Mid-Atlantic region. It is high-yielding and hardy. The fruit is medium to large, slightly tart, and very firm. It retains its quality better than most other varieties. Duke grows upright to a height of 4-6 feet.
USDA Hardiness Zone
4
Special characteristics
food, fall color