Latham Raspberry Plants

The Latham raspberry is a classic summer‑bearing red raspberry that grows upright to about 4–6 feet tall with a spread of roughly 2–3 ', forming a vigorous, bushy shrub in berry patches or edible gardens. Latham is valued for its excellent cold‑hardiness and good performance in USDA hardiness zones approximately 3–8, so it’s a reliable choice for northern growers and hardy garden sites.

It produces bright red, medium to large berries in mid‑summer that have a sweet, slightly tart flavor with firm texture, making them great for fresh eating, freezing, baking, jams, and preserves. The plant is self‑pollinating, meaning it doesn’t require another variety nearby to set fruit, although pollinators like bees still boost yields. Latham raspberries typically ripen in mid‑summer, giving a satisfying early to mid‑season harvest of abundant fruit.

It has good disease resistance to many common issues, helping maintain plant health with basic care and proper air circulation. The shrub’s green foliage and white spring blossoms also add seasonal interest before fruiting. Because of its dependable yields and flavorful berries, Latham is well suited for home gardens, u‑pick operations, and small farm plantings alike. Its firm‑textured berries also hold up well in processing, making them ideal for canning, pies, and sauces as well as fresh use. Raspberry plants are sold in packs of three (3). 

USDA Zone: 3-8

Mature Height & Spread: 6'x2'

Sun: Full Sun

Ripening Dates: Spring Bearing

Scientific Name: Rubus idaeus 'Latham'