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