Fruit are medium to large in size, firm, juicy, excellent flavor, and ripen mid to late summer. Plant growth is very vigorous and plants are very prolific. Dorman Red is the best raspberry for the south it is heat, drought, and disease resistant. Berries are not fully ripe when they first turn red. The fruit is ripe when they are a dark red. Climate Zones 7-9. (2 year plants, bareroot)