Draper

An early to midseason highbush blueberry with very high fresh-market quality. <b>Origin:</b> from the cross Duke × G751 made in Beltsville, Md. in 1990. Original seedling selected in 1995 at Benton Harbor, Mich. Tested as MSU 24. Released in 2003. USPP 15,103; 24 Aug. 2004. Berry: medium-large and very regular in size. Small, dry picking scar; excellent color and flavor. Firmness exceptionally good and berry stores well. Berry clusters loose. Ripens about 5 d before Bluecrop in Michigan. <b>Plant:</b> vigorous, upright, and productive. Numerous canes, moderately branched. Consistent, high yields in southern Michigan. Good winter hardiness.