Vaccinium corymbosum 'Draper'

Also Known As

Draper Blueberry
Draper Highbush Blueberry

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 4'

planting zones

5a-8b

More Options

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Draper' plant details

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Draper' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Vaccinium corymbosum 'Draper'

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: compact

GROWING CONDITIONS for Vaccinium corymbosum 'Draper'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Developed at Michigan State University and renowned for its hardiness, 'Draper' is an ideal blueberry plant for edible landscaping around the home. It has a compact growth habit so it's suitable for gardens or containers. Its outstanding feature is fruit quality. The fruit is exceptionally firm giving it a long-lasting refrigerated shelf life of 3-4 weeks. The large, easy-to-pick berries are sweet and delicious, and plants are self-fertile so they don't require cross-pollination to set fruit. The healthy fruit is full of antioxidants and is one of the easiest berries to grow in the home garden. 'Draper' is a highly productive fruiting plant even at a young age. Grow in well-drained, acidic soil.