Duke Blueberry Plant – Northern Highbush Live Berry Bush | 18–24 Inches Tall | 3 Year Old Plant | Bare Root Fruit Shrub | Cold Hardy Garden Plant

Grow delicious homegrown blueberries with this live Duke Blueberry Plant, a highly popular Northern Highbush variety known for its reliable harvests and excellent flavor. This established 3-year-old plant measures approximately 18–24 inches tall and ships bare root, ready to be planted in your garden or a large container.

Duke blueberries are prized for their heavy fruit production and sweet, flavorful berries. The plant often becomes loaded with fruit during the season, making it a rewarding choice for home gardeners and backyard orchards. The berries are perfect for fresh eating, baking, desserts, and freezing.

Beyond its delicious harvest, the Duke blueberry bush offers year-round beauty. In spring, delicate white to pink blossoms appear, followed by vibrant blue berries in summer. As autumn arrives, the foliage transforms into striking shades of yellow and orange, adding ornamental interest to your landscape. You will receive a healthy plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Duke blueberry plant
✔️ Height: approximately 18–24 inches
✔️ Age: about 3 years old
✔️ Ships bare root (no pot)
✔️ Healthy plant ready for planting

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Duke Blueberry
Botanical Name: Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Duke’
Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting shrub
Growth Stage: Established plant

Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily preferred)
Soil: Acidic, well-draining soil rich in organic matter (pH 4.5–5.5)
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Mature Height: 5–7 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 4–7
Container Friendly: Yes, with a large container

💡 Care Tip: After planting bare root blueberries, keep roots moist and avoid strong direct sun for the first couple of weeks while the plant acclimates. Adding peat moss or pine bark to the soil helps maintain acidity and supports strong root development.