Medium-large, light blue berries of mild-sweet flavor. Late blooming but early ripening. Duke Blueberry is known for its high yields. A very productive northern highbush. Orange fall foliage color. Resistant to mummy berry.
ZONE: 4-8
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Late blooming, mostly self-fertile.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full to 3/4 sun, balanced and regular moisture (especially in summer), acid soils - add peat moss or sulfur to increase acidity as needed. Reduce grass competition in root zone by applying 2-3" layer of wood chips. Apply aged manure under chips yearly - this variety feeds heavily. Cut out dead wood as needed.
CHILL HOURS: High: 1000 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Good. Resistant to mummyberry.
SIZE AT MATURITY: 4-6' x 4'
