



American blueberry Duke
Container type: | 0,5-litrowy (P9) |
Plant age: | 2 years |
Plant dimensions: | 15-30 cm |
Appearance of the offered seedling |
Quantity discount
Quantity | Price |
---|---|
100 or more | 8.50 zł |
200 or more | 7.50 zł |
500 or more | 6.00 zł |
1000 or more | 4.50 zł |
Need larger quantities?
Product description
A very popular variety in Europe, one of the best early fruiting blueberries. It grows strongly, reaching about 1.8 m in height. Upright habit, dark green leaves, spectacularly turning orange and red in autumn. In May, white flowers appear, which are eagerly pollinated by insects. The fruits are large, slightly flattened, dark blue, covered with a light blue coating. Duke blueberries are sweet, very tasty and aromatic, gathered in clusters on the tops of shoots. They ripen in the second half of July. They are great for both raw consumption and for various types of preserves.
Blueberries are easy to grow shrubs. They are characterized by very good frost resistance. In order for them to grow well and bear fruit abundantly, they must be planted in sunny positions and in light, humus soils with a pH in the range of 3.5-4.5. It is recommended to buy peat dedicated to blueberries with an acidic reaction or to properly acidify the substrate with preparations containing sulfur compounds. Pruning should only be done every few years to rejuvenate the plant by removing old shoots.
A word about fruit
Highbush blueberries are juicy and very tasty. They have a very high nutritional and dietary value. The high content of anthocyanins (blue pigment) makes highbush blueberry regenerative for human eyesight. Thanks to the huge fiber content, they improve metabolism. In addition, blueberry fruits have a number of healing properties.
In addition, anthocyanins together with vitamins A, C and E have anti-radical properties, which effectively prevents cancer and other civilization diseases.
Another important component of highbush blueberries are phytoestrogens, which effectively prevent arteriosclerosis and heart diseases, and lower blood cholesterol levels. These and other health properties of highbush blueberry are the reason why it is often called the fruit of the 21st century..

Specification
Latin name | Vaccinium corymbosum 'Duke' |
Habit | bushy |
Target height | 1 - 2 m |
Growth rate | fast growing plant |
Color of leaves/needles | dark green |
Color of flowers | white |
Flowering month | May |
Fruiting term | July |
Fruits | navy blue, spherical, edible |
Position | sun |
Soil requirements | humus soil, moderately moist, acid reaction |
Frost hardiness | -26 °C |
Evergreen plant | no |
Use | dessert fruit, fruit for preserves |
Additional information | melliferous plant, attractive autumn colors |
Reviews
Do you have this product?
This product has no reviews yet. Add the first review and help other customers make a wise choice.