Raspberry 'Latham'

Latham Raspberry (Rubus idaeus ‘Latham’) is a reliable, early-season red raspberry renowned for its sweet, richly flavoured berries and exceptional cold hardiness. Developed in New York but thriving in Canadian climates, it produces firm, medium-sized fruit on biennial canes that ripen in July. The plant’s vigorous, upright canes and glossy green foliage create an attractive framework in the garden, while abundant yields make it perfect for fresh eating, freezing or making preserves. Latham performs best in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil and is hardy to –35 °C.

Key Features
• Botanical name: Rubus idaeus ‘Latham’
• Common name: Latham Raspberry
• Hardiness zones: Canada Zone 2–7
• Exposure: Full sun
• Soil: Rich, well-drained loam; pH 6.0–6.5
• Height: 1.2–1.5 m (4–5 ft)
• Width: 0.6–0.8 m (2–2.5 ft)
• Foliage: Glossy green, trifoliate leaves turning red in autumn
• Flower colour: White blossoms in late spring
• Fruit: Medium-sized, firm red berries; sweet-tart flavour; harvest July
• Maintenance: Moderate; prune spent floricanes to ground in late winter and tie new canes to supports
• Advantages: Early crop; superb cold tolerance; high yields; excellent for fresh use and preserves