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The JC Raulston Arboretum is a nationally acclaimed botanic garden located in Raleigh, North Carolina with one of the largest and most expansive 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. Consistently ranked as one of the best things to do in Raleigh.

Southeastern Plant Symposium 2025 | JC Raulston Arboretum | Garden view of conifers

Southeastern Plant Symposium 2025

2 Days, 14 Expert Speakers, Rare Plant Auction

We've got plant breeders, plant explorers, nurserymen and some of the best known and most knowledgeable industry, academia and botanic garden experts for a two-day deep dive into what's new and exciting in the plant world. What could be better than rubbing shoulders and hearing from a veritable who's who in horticulture? How about a chance to get your hands on some of the most exciting plants during the completely mind-numbing, fever-inducing silent auction?

Join us online or in person. You don't want to miss two full days of talks and discussions with today's who's who in horticulture!

Early Registration ends on Sunday, May 11.
Group rate at the symposium hotel ends on Monday, May 19.

Register now for in-person attendance or online attendance.

Details and Registration

photo of Magnolia Serendipty at the JC Raulston Arboretum

Events

May.

19

Mon.

Gardening in the Shade
Bryce Lane
6:30 pm

May.

20

Tue.

Gardens of Japan
Full—Waitlist Started

May.

21

Wed.

Gardens of Japan
Full—Waitlist Started

May.

21

Wed.

The Midweek Program
"Deeper in the Garden: Roses"
Greg Paige
3:00 pm

May.

21

Wed.

The Mind-Body Connection
Shawn Ramsey
6:30 pm

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Plant stand | Plant sale at the JC Raulston Arboretum

Plant Stand

Check out the JCRA's new upgraded Plant Stand 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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