Draper Blueberry Bush
Vaccinium corymbosum x 'Draper'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Draper Blueberry Bush highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Growing Zones 5-8
Great Taste & Long Storage Draper Blueberry Bush!
- Light-Blue Berries
- Lovely White Bell-Shaped Blooms
- Great Producer
- Large Harvest
- Firm Complex Sweet Flavor
- Compact Habit
- Easy to Harvest
- Long Storage Life
- Northern Highbush Blueberry
- Mid-Season Harvest
- Fresh Eating, Preserves, Baking & Desserts
- 800+ Chill Hours
The highly productive Draper Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum x 'Draper'), is an introduction from the team at Michigan State University in 2003. This is a true hybrid mix of Vaccinium corymbosum.
The Draper Blueberry has one of the most complex flavors. It's a true super sweet, sub-acid treat. Often compared to Bluecrop, the superior qualities of the Draper are the firm berries, and the wonderful rich Blueberry flavor.
This early mid-season variety boasts a large, powder-blue, firm, excellently flavored fruit. With delicious flavor and excellent firmness, the fruit features consistent size and is presented in a loose cluster that easily releases the ripe fruit.
The lovely bright green foliage fills out this strong, small stature bush, and the leaves turning yellow in fall. The dainty white blossoms are a favorite of beneficial pollinators! You’ll enjoy the mid-season harvest for all your summer baking, desserts and fresh eating!
A heavy producer of uniformly shaped, medium-sized berries. Yields of 10 to 15 pounds of fruit per plant are common. Draper has very high quality and long storage life. Thicker skin gives the fruit a great crisp texture and a resistance to splitting. The color stays true, even after harvest.
How to Use Draper Blueberry Bush In The Landscape
You’ll appreciate how easy it is to pick the fruit from a Draper Blueberry. This is a leading choice for home gardens in the areas where Northern Highbush does best!
Integrating a Blueberry plant into an ornamental garden is known as edible landscaping. Providing year-round beauty, and delicious food in the summer, Draper works beautifully as an edible accent plant!
Use these shrubs for hedges, borders, mixed-shrub plantings and as great backdrops for your perennial and vegetable gardens! After all, why shouldn’t your landscaping feed you too?
Delicious Blueberries are full of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, namely Vitamin E, folate, magnesium, potassium, copper, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and manganese, and are a very good source of dietary fiber. With their crisp, sweet, firm berries, Draper will make you forget how good they are for you!
#ProPlantTips For Care
Fruiting shrubs need the full sun to do their best, favoring the morning sun to dry their leaves. Plant in USDA growing zones 5 through 8 in well-drained, acidic soil.
Plant Draper in organically enriched, fertile soil with a thick layer of mulch over the roots for insulation and moisture retention.
Pruning is best done in late winter or early spring before you see new growth. Partially self-fertile, you’ll get a much larger yield with a pollination partner.
Named after the highly successful USDA breeder, Dr. Arlen D. Draper, the qualities of this fruit have propelled it to be one of the most frequently planted varieties in the world! Order yours today at NatureHills.com!
