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. Consistently ranked as one of the best things to do in Raleigh.

flowers of Acca sellowiana 'NCSU Hardy'with visiting pollinator

2025 Winter Symposium

Plants with Benefits:
Plotting a Purposeful Garden

January 25, 2025, 9 am–12:30 pm

Create a garden with more benefits than just beauty! Curious how to make your garden work for you? Join us for this morning symposium where NC State's own Dr. Barb Fair and Sam Hubert from One Green World Nursery will show you the practical potential in your landscape that's waiting to be unlocked.

Details and Registration

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

Jan.

15

Wed.

Midweek with Dennis
"The Pharmacy in Your Plants"
Dennis Carey
3:00 pm

Jan.

16

Thu.

There's a Yeti in the Garden!✽
Winter Scavenger Hunt

Jan.

17

Fri.

There's a Yeti in the Garden!✽
Winter Scavenger Hunt

Jan.

18

Sat.

There's a Yeti in the Garden!✽
Winter Scavenger Hunt

Jan.

18

Sat.

North American Rock Garden Society (Piedmont Chapter) Lecture
“Rockery Madness at the Bartlett Tree Research Labs and Arboretum”
Adam Black
10:00 am

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Internships | JC Raulston Arboretum

Summer Internships

The JC Raulston Arboretum provides college students with valuable hands-on experience in public gardening through its internship programs. Opportunities are available during the summer in horticulture and education.

Learn More Here

Plant Sale Buggy

The JCRA's Plant Sale Buggy has left for winter! While the buggy is away, watch for the Winter Symposium Rare & Unusual Plant Auction happening in January. The Plant Sale Buggy will return in early spring.

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