How Do You Prune Latham Raspberry Plants?
Latham is an older variety of raspberry plant that fares well in mountain regions and hardiness zones 5 to 8. Latham raspberry plants have white flowers that develop into sweet berries. The Latham raspberry can grow to a height of 10 feet if left unchecked. The plants produce fruit once wood is one year old, so you’ll want to prune back older growth. The best time to prune is in mid- to late summer, once you’ve harvested the year’s crop of berries. Identify weak, diseased or damaged canes (stems). The best time to do this is March or April, before your Latham raspberry plants have shown significant growth for the season. You’ll have an easier time seeing the canes at the base and will be able to identify damage or disease more accurately. Cut back diseased, weak or damaged canes at the base. Pull out the entire cane and discard all matter in a trash bin far from the site. Disinfect your pruning tools afterward to avoid contaminating healthy parts of the plant. Remove thin or woody-look
