Rubus 'Latham' Raspberry
Best cold-hardy shrub for home gardeners seeking abundant summer fruit harvests.
Experience the delightful Rubus 'Latham' Raspberry, a vigorous June-bearing variety known for its extended harvest and abundant yield. This cold-hardy shrub produces large, firm, and sweet red berries, perfect for fresh eating or culinary use. Its fast-growing, productive canes are ideal for borders or kitchen gardens. With easy care requirements and a mature height of up to 6 feet, the Latham Raspberry offers a rewarding gardening experience for those seeking delicious homegrown fruit.
$22.95
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Price vs Category Average
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SKU
276103
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Who it's for
- Cold-climate growers needing reliable winter survival
- Home cooks wanting abundant harvests for canning and freezing
- Gardeners seeking low-maintenance plants with minimal disease issues
Who should skip it
- Beginners intimidated by complex annual pruning requirements
- Market growers needing firm fruit for long-distance transport
- Small-space gardeners wanting to avoid invasive plant spread
Performance breakdown
Cold Hardiness
Thrives in harsh climates ranging from zone 3 through 9.
Yield Potential
Vigorous canes produce an abundant harvest of large, sweet berries.
Maintenance Ease
Straightforward care requirements make this ideal for beginner home gardeners.
Growth Rate
Fast-growing canes establish quickly for a rewarding first-season experience.
Culinary Versatility
Firm, sweet fruit performs beautifully in fresh dishes or preserves.
Landscape Adaptability
Compact enough for borders while providing functional, edible garden structure.
Key Specs
SKU
27610-PK-3
Genus
Rubus
Species
idaeus
Item Form
Bareroot
Foliage Color
Medium Green
Light Requirements
Part Shade
Hardiness Zones
3 - 9
Mature Height
6 Feet
Features
- Reliable June bearer with long harvest
- Large, firm, sweet red fruit
- Highly cold hardy
- Vigorous and productive canes
- Suitable for borders and cuisine
- Fast growth rate
- Easy care maintenance
- Semi-evergreen foliage
What customers say
The Latham raspberry is celebrated for its remarkable hardiness and dependable establishment, thriving even in difficult climates. Customers frequently commend the high quality of the bare root plants, which results in rapid growth and successful fruiting within the first two seasons. This variety is consistently recognized as a reliable producer of sweet, flavorful summer berries, solidifying its status as a garden essential that offers excellent long term value. Its robust nature makes it a trustworthy choice for consistent harvests.
Know before you buy
This is a June-bearing variety, meaning it produces a concentrated, abundant harvest early in the summer season.
While many berries prefer full sun, the 'Latham' variety is versatile and thrives in partial shade, making it a great choice for gardens that don't receive all-day direct sunlight.
At maturity, this shrub reaches a height of up to 6 feet and a width of 4 feet. Because it has a spreading growth habit, ensure you provide enough room for the canes to expand.
Yes, the 'Latham' raspberry is highly cold-hardy and is well-suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 9, allowing it to survive harsh winters in northern regions.
For the best results, plant your bareroot raspberries in loamy, well-drained soil. Consistent moisture is important, but avoid areas where water tends to pool, as the roots require good drainage.
Bareroot plants are shipped while dormant without soil around the roots. This is a standard, healthy way to ship shrubs, allowing them to establish themselves quickly in your garden once planted in the spring.
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