Name: Duke Blueberry
Brand: The Sill
SKU: EDB-BLU-DUK-12-3G
Price: 99.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.0 (1 reviews)

Duke Blueberry Information

About

About The Duke Blueberry

Meet the Duke of the Garden: The Duke Blueberry Bush

Looking for a berry-licious addition to your garden? Say hello to the Duke Blueberry, a robust bush that's as noble in growth as it is in flavor. This hardy plant is a favorite among green thumbs and berry lovers alike, and here's why:

Early Bird Special: The Duke is an early riser in the berry world, offering one of the first harvests of the season. Get ready to enjoy these juicy gems when the summer sun starts to smile.
Chill, but Hardy: It's cool under pressure, literally. The Duke Blueberry is cold-hardy, making it a resilient choice for gardeners in cooler climates.
High Yield, High Five: Celebrate bountiful harvests year after year. This bush doesn't just grow, it thrives, producing generous clusters of berries that are perfect for pies, jams, or a fresh snack.
Stunning Foliage: It's not just about the berries! The Duke boasts lovely green foliage that turns a stunning crimson in the fall, making it a four-season showstopper.

Plant your Duke Blueberry bush today and get ready for a garden that's royally awesome. With its combination of flavor, resilience, and beauty, it's a plant that truly rules.

Plant Details

Duke Blueberry Details

Mature Height:

5-6 ft.

Mature Width:

3-4 ft.

Sunlight:

Full Sun

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Harvest Time:

June - August

Botanical Name:

Vaccinium corymbosum

Grows Well In Zones:

4-7 outdoors

Does Not Ship To:

AK, AZ, CA, HI, OR, WA

Growing Zones 4-7 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -20° F)

Care Guide

Watering Requirements

Water newly planted shrubs weekly with a deep soaking once the top inch of soil dries to help establish deeper roots. Once established, reduce frequency and let the top 2–3 inches of soil dry out between waterings, as mature plants are more drought-tolerant. Step up deep watering for both young and established plants during prolonged dry spells, extreme summer heat, or heavy fruiting periods.

Sunlight Requirements

Thrives in full sun, needing at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal fruit production. Too much shade may produce fewer flowers and weaker fruit.

Humidity Requirements

Blueberry bushes thrive best in moderate to high humidity, making them ideal for temperate to warm climates with consistent air moisture. While they handle ambient humidity well, poor air circulation during humid conditions can occasionally foster fungal diseases like mummy berry or powdery mildew, whereas excessively dry, arid conditions can crisp their shallow root systems, singe leaf tips, and reduce fruit yields.

Pet-Friendly Plant?

Yes, this plant is safe for homes with pets.

Read our full care guide

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Prune blueberry bushes annually in late winter while dormant, stripping all flower buds during the first two years so energy goes toward root and branch establishment. On mature bushes, remove dead, diseased, or crossing canes and clear out about 20% of the oldest gray wood each year to encourage new growth. Because flowers, and ultimate fruit production, develop on one-year-old wood and new lateral branches, encouraging this fresh red growth each season is key to maximizing yield.

How and when should I prune blueberry bushes?

Blueberries require strongly acidic soil (pH 4.5–5.5) to prevent yellowing leaves and stunted growth. Before planting in the ground, mix in elemental sulfur or peat moss months in advance, or use an equal-parts peat and pine bark mix for containers. Maintain acidity over time by applying acid-forming fertilizers, annual sulfur side-dressings, and a top layer of pine needle or pine bark mulch.

How do I make and keep the soil acidic for blueberries?

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