JC Raulston Arboretum

Visitor GuideADMISSION: No charge. Donations are appreciated.

HOURS: Open seven days a week, including holidays. The Arboretum does close partial days for special events. Check our calendar at https://jcra.ncsu.edu/events/calendar/. Grounds: April–October: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

November–March: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

ACCESSIBILITY: We continually work to improve accessibility.Wheelchairs can access the Ruby C. McSwain Education Center, Visitor Center, rooftop terrace, and the Necessary. Paths throughout much of the JCRA are not paved, but are partially accessible, ground conditions permitting.

TOURS: Free guided tours are available from March–October on Sundays at 2:00 PM. Guided tours are available year-round when arranged one month in advance. Contact our programs and education coordinator at (919) 513-7005 or jcragardentours@ncsu.edu.

VOLUNTEER: Many different opportunities are available. Apply online at https://jcra.ncsu.edu/volunteer-interest-form/ orcontact our volunteer coordinator at (919) 513-7004 or jcravolunteer@ncsu.edu.

FACILITY AND GARDEN RENTALS: The Arboretum is a memorable place for hosting a wedding, conference, meeting, party, or other important occasion. We are dedicated to making your event a special one. Visit https://jcra.ncsu.edu/rentals/ for hourly rates and availability calendar or contact our facilities coordinator at (919) 513-7457 or jcrarentals@ncsu.edu.

CONNECT WITH US:JC Raulston Arboretum NC State University Campus Box 7522 4415 Beryl Road Raleigh, NC 27695-7522Raleigh, NC 27606-1446 (919) 515-3132

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MissionThe mission of the JC Raulston Arboretum is to introduce, display, and promote plants that diversify the American landscape, thereby benefiting our communities economically, environmentally, and aesthetically, as well as, provide educational experiences to the general public, students of all ages, and the green industry.

Guidelines for Your Visit Please respect the gardens. This is a teaching and

research facility. Do not pick or remove anything from the Arboretum and please stay on the paths.

Pets are not allowed, except service animals. Smoking is not permitted within 25 feet of a building. Please supervise your children at all times for their

safety and the welfare of the plants. Please use the trash re cep ta cles and recycling bins. No bicycling, skating, skateboarding, scooters, or

roller-blading. Sporting games and similar activities are not allowed –

no footballs, soccer balls, Frisbees, kites, etc. Photographers are welcome, but please do not stage

anyone in the plant beds or trees, move benches, or block pathways with equipment. Always keep visiting guests a priority. Detailed guidelines are posted at the Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center and on our Web site.

Membership – Join TodayMembership gifts are the most important source of oper-ational revenue for the JCRA. Friends of the Arboretum (FOA) enjoy exclusive member discounts while supporting and growing the gardens.

Member Benefits Highlights: Free plants in fall at the Annual Plant Distribution Advanced shopping at our Spring Plant Sale Free admission to FOA Lectures and discounted

registration to many JCRA programs and events Discounts and special offers from local businesses Newsletters and electronic communications Reciprocal privileges at over 300 gardens and arboreta

Become a Friend of the Arboretum. Complete a membership application or visit https://jcra.ncsu.edu/join/ Our membership coordinator is happy to help at(919) 513-7004.

Do you have a passion for plants? Well, so do we!

The JC Raulston Arboretum is a nationally acclaimed teaching and research garden dedicated to promoting a greater diversity of landscape plants. It’s named in honor of its late director and founder, Dr. J. C. Raulston, renowned plantsman and professor of horticultural science at NC State University.

Explore ten acres of beautiful gardens and discover plants col lect ed from around the world. Take time to visit and return as often as you like. You’ll find some thing different and excitingeach time.

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Plant collections are the foundation of the JC Raulston Arboretum (JCRA). Some of the collections are the most comprehensive in the Southeast, the United States, or even the world. Over 6,000 different kinds of plants (taxa) are currently in the JCRA’s living collection.

The JCRA holds the redbud collection and the magnolia multisite collection for the Plant Collections Network. This organization promotes a continent-wide approach

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① Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center Start your visit here. Pick up a map or a self-guided tour.

② Ruby C. McSwain Education Center This facility has event rooms, York Auditorium, offices, and Garden Club of North Carolina.

③ Xeric Garden and Scree Garden Explore the variety of drought-tolerant plants native to areas like South Africa, Mexico, and southwestern United States.

④ A. E. Finley Rooftop TerraceEnjoy the stunning view of the gar-dens from the McSwain Education Center’s green roof.

⑤ Geophyte Border Thrivinghere are plants with underground storage organs (e.g. bulbs, corms, and tubers).

⑥ Asian Valley Discover species new to cultivation and novelselections introduced by plantcollectors and breeders.

⑦ Japanese Garden Relaxand enjoy quiet contemplation.

⑧ Lath House Many new plants are sheltered here before being moved to other areas.

⑨ White Garden This elegant formal garden is very popular for weddings and special events.

⑩ Winter Garden A superbgarden any time of year, show-casing plants that dazzle in winter.

⑪ Perennial Border This mosaic of herbaceous perennials, shrubs, grasses, and bulbs has changing colors and textures all year.

⑫ Mixed Border Follow a wind-ing path through a series of vignettes of trees, shrubs, ground covers, perennials, and bulbs.

⑬ Finley-Nottingham Rose Garden These roses are beingevaluated for their performance using little or no chemicals.

⑭ Color Trials The All-America Selections trial garden evaluates new bedding plants during the summer and winter months.

⑮ Conifer Garden This garden showcases the diversity of coni-fers adaptable to the Southeast.

⑯ Monocot Garden Discover the plant grouping called monocots. Look for their distinct features such as, leaves with parallel veins and floral parts in threes and fives.

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