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The JC Raulston Arboretum is a nationally acclaimed garden with one of the largest and most diverse collections of landscape plants adapted for landscape use in the Southeast. Plants especially adapted to Piedmont North Carolina conditions are collected and evaluated in an effort to find superior plants for use in southern landscapes.

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Post Modern Patterns

Experience the Arboretum’s latest art exhibition, "Post-Modern Patterns," today! We invited 30 local artists and students from nine schools to contribute to our newest collection. Under the direction of the JCRA Volunteer Ephemeral Art Committee, numerous art pieces are displayed all around the garden with the student’s public art installation at the Yurt near the Rose Garden. Each group’s works capture the spirit of the alebrije—imaginary, chimera-like creatures that first originated in Mexico—in their unique ways, allowing them to add their creative mark to our inspirational outdoor space. Check out these incredible works while you can!

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Plant Sale Buggy

Check out the Arboretum's Plant Sale Buggy when you visit. Located outside the Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center, it’s a great spot to find choice and unusual plants for your garden. New plants are added throughout the week, and payments can be made using cash (no change available), checks, or credit cards.

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Events

Jun.

8

Thu.

Garden Story Walk
9:00 am

Jun.

8

Thu.

I Spy! Morning Walk
10:30 am

Jun.

9

Fri.

Rare Plant Auction
Auction opens at 12:00 PM

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Southeastern Plant Symposium

Friday, June 16 and Saturday, June 17, 2023

Calling all plantaholics, plant nerds, nurserymen, gardeners, and horticulturists! We are thrilled to announce the fifth annual JC Raulston Arboretum and Juniper Level Botanic Garden Southeastern Plant Symposium. Join us for two very full days of plant lust as we host the best of the best to talk about cutting-edge plants. We've got plant explorers, plant breeders, nurserymen, and other experts for a two-day deep dive into what's new and exciting in the plant world. What could be better than great lectures and mingling with your fellow horti-thusiasts? How about a chance to get your hands on some of the most exciting plants during the completely mind-numbing, fever-inducing silent auction. This is the one garden event that you definitely don't want to miss!

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