Very high quality, crisp, sweet, flavorful fruit that is large and especially easy to pick. Early midseason ripening in a short period and is very productive northern highbush. Light blue berry color. Yellow fall color. Draper Blueberry grows to 4 ft. height and width.
ZONE: 5-7
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Midseason
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full to 3/4 sun, balanced and regular moisture (especially in summer), acid soils - add peat moss or sulfur to increase acidity as needed. Reduce grass competition in root zone by applying 2-3" layer of wood chips. Apply aged manure under chips yearly. Cut out dead wood as needed.
CHILL HOURS: High: 1000 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Good.
SIZE AT MATURITY: To 4' x 4'