Plant-Lover's Tour

"Shrub-mendous Shrubs"
Tim Alderton and Evan Villani, Research Technicians

  • Tuesday, June 3, 2025 – 9:00 am–10:00 am

You laughed. You groaned. You endured Tree-mendous Trees. And now, against all odds (and better judgment), we're back with Shrub-mendous Shrubs—a tribute to the neat, the noble, and the not-so-needy workhorses of the garden. Join Horticulturists Tim and Evan as they lead you through a tidy, terrific lineup of low-maintenance shrubs that know how to behave. We'll explore foundation-friendly plantings, natural low screens, and other hardworking shrubs that stay compact and charming without demanding constant pruning or fuss. Whether you're a seasoned gardener, a shrub-curious newbie, or you just have a deep appreciation for tidy plants that mind their manners, you won't want to miss our most Shrub-mendous tour yet!

A planting of flowering shrubs

Cost
Free for members, $5.00 for nonmembers.
Registration
Advance registration is not available.
Location
Tour begins at the Visitor Center at the JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606.
Directions
Need directions? Click here.
Parking
Free parking is available at the JC Raulston Arboretum and along Beryl Road.
Questions
Contact the JCRA Education Team at jcraprograms@ncsu.edu for more information about this program.