Duke Highbush Blueberry

Vaccinium corymbosum

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Fruiting Plants: Blueberry

The most widely planted early ripening northern variety. Heavy, consistent yield with an attractive, firm, light blue, high quality berry. Blooms late but ripens early which protects the blossoms from spring frosts. Branches may droop to the ground when laden with fruit, and requires the use a simple trellis as support. Fall foliage is orange-yellow blooming in white during the spring. Requires 800 to 1000 chill hours to set fruit.