Welcome
The JC Raulston Arboretum is a nationally acclaimed botanic garden located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The mission of the JC Raulston Arboretum is to diversify the landscape by sharing our passion, our plants and our knowledge to plan and plant for a better world.
Open to the public every day of the year. Free admission. Consistently ranked as one of the best places to go in Raleigh.
About
Southeastern Plant Symposium
Thursday, June 4 and Friday, June 5
Two days of plant lectures from world-renowned experts and a rare plant auction.
Upcoming Programs
The Midweek Program
"Top 5 - Clumping Bamboos"
Tony Avent and Evan Villani
3 pm
Meditation in the Garden
Shawn Ramsey
5:30 pm
Art and Blooms at the JCRA
Full—Waitlist Started
Summer Flower Gardens
10 am
The Midweek Program
"Cool European Plants"
Tim Alderton
3 pm
Propagation Workshop
"Beginner Softwood Cuttings"
Sophia McCusker
1:30 pm
Propagation Workshop
"Advanced Softwood Cuttings"
Tim Alderton
8:30 am
Budding ExplorersChildrens Program
On the Hunt for Herps
10 am
See the full Calendar
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What's on sale at the Plant Stand?
Check out the JCRA's Plant Stand when you visit. Located outside the Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center, it’s a great spot to buy choice and unusual plants for your garden. New plants are added every Monday and Thursday, and payments can be made using cash (no change available), checks or credit cards.
Hold Your Private Event at the Arboretum
- Weddings, Clubs, Corporate Meetings, Birthday Parties, Fund Raisers, etc.
- Multiple indoor and outdoor spaces
- Indoor spaces for 10—100 people
- Outdoor spaces for up to 500
