Welcome

The JC Raulston Arboretum is a nationally acclaimed botanic garden located in Raleigh, North Carolina with one of the largest and most diverse collections of landscape plants adapted for landscape use in the southeast United States. Plants especially adapted to Piedmont North Carolina conditions are collected and evaluated in an effort to find superior plants for use in southern landscapes. Open to the public every day of the year. Free admittance.

Holiday wreath

Holiday Wreath Sale

Set the mood for this holiday season with a beautiful JC Raulston Arboretum fresh wreath! These wreaths are made right here at the JCRA and are perfect as a standalone decoration or as the finishing touch to match your holiday décor.

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Learn with the JCRA

Ready to dig into the joys of gardening? Whether you're a beginner or looking to deepen your skills, our expert instructors have a variety of classes to connect you with nature and fellow gardening enthusiasts. Don’t miss out on the chance to grow your green thumb—sign up today and cultivate your passion for gardening!

Upcoming Classes

photo of Magnolia Serendipty at the JC Raulston Arboretum

Events

Dec.

2

Mon.

Native Plants To Know And Love
Bryce Lane
6:30 pm

Dec.

3

Tue.

Plant-lover's Tour
"Late Fall Color"
Mark Weathington
1:00 pm

Dec.

4

Wed.

Gardening 101
"Cool Swags from the Garden"
Tim Alderton and Sophia McCusker
3:00 pm

Dec.

6

Fri.

Dec.

6

Fri.

Holiday Wreath Workshop
Full—Waitlist Started
1:00 pm

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Plant buggy | Plant sale at the JC Raulston Arboretum

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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Showtimes

Showtimes is your ticket to what's in flower at the JC Raulston Arboretum where there's always something in flower. Showtimes features a listing of every plant photographed this month (and other months, too) with a random set of photographs from our photograph collection.

Showtimes