Latham Red Raspberry

Latham Red Raspberry is a reliable, summer-bearing variety known for its large, sweet, and firm red berries that are ideal for fresh eating, freezing, and preserves. This deciduous bramble thrives in well-drained soils and requires regular watering, particularly during the growing season, to produce a healthy crop. Latham Red Raspberry plants benefit from annual pruning to remove old canes and encourage new growth. The berries are large, with a firm texture and a rich, sweet flavor that makes them perfect for a variety of culinary uses. Latham is appreciated for its cold hardiness, vigorous growth, and consistent yields, making it a popular choice for northern gardeners and home orchards. Additionally, these plants support pollinators and contribute to the biodiversity of gardens, enhancing the ecological health of the landscape.

Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 3-8
Soil pH: 6.0-6.5
Soil Type: Well-drained
Water Requirements: Moderate, consistent moisture
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Heat Tolerance: Moderate
Chilling Hours: 800-1000 hours

Pollination Requirements: Self-pollinating (Self-fertile)
Pollination Mechanisms: Insects (Bees)
Bloom Time: May-June
Flower Color: White

Plant Size: 3-5' tall, 3-5' wide
Plant Spacing: 2-3' apart
Growth Habit: Upright, Bushy, Thicket-forming
Rootstock: Own Roots

Berry Size: 0.5-0.75"
Berry Flavor: Sweet, tart
Berry Color and Appearance Red, smooth, small, round, grows in clusters
Harvest Time: July-August
Yield & Storage: High, store in a cool, dry place
Years to Bear: 2-3

Botrytis Blight (Botrytis cinerea): Resistant
Cane Blight (Leptosphaeria coniothyrium): Moderately Resistant
Raspberry Leaf Spot (Sphaerulina rubi-idaei): Moderately Resistant
Verticillium Wilt (Verticillium spp.): Resistant
Raspberry Crown Borer (Pennisetia marginata): Susceptible
Aphids (Aphidoidea): Resistant

Growth Habit: Upright, Bushy, Thicket-forming
Lifespan: 10-15 years
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Invasive Potential: Low
Native Range: Native to North America
Nitrogen Fixing: No

Our 365-Day Plant Guarantee: We ensure that our plants are delivered to you alive and healthy. If your plant does not survive its first year, you're eligible for store credit under these conditions:

1. Your location falls within the appropriate USDA hardiness zone for the plant variety (refer to our hardiness zone map).
2. You maintain the roots' moisture and plant within three days of delivery, following the instructions in our Planting Guide.

If you're concerned about your plant's health, please consult our guide, How to Tell if Your Tree is Dead or Dormant. Remember, our plants are shipped in a dormant state and may leaf out at different times based on their species. To check for plant vital