J. C. Raulston Arboretum, Botanical garden and arboretum at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, United States.
The JC Raulston Arboretum spans 10 acres and contains over 6,000 different plant species from 50 countries across the world.
Founded in 1976 by horticulturist Dr. James Chester Raulston, the arboretum received its current name in 1996 following his death.
The Japanese Garden section features a traditional raked-stone Zen garden surrounded by carefully selected Japanese plant species.
The arboretum maintains free admission and remains open every day of the year, with the Plant Sale Buggy offering uncommon plant varieties.
The Annual Color Trials serve as an official All-America Selections testing location, examining hundreds of different annual and perennial plants.
Location: North Carolina
GPS coordinates: 35.79450,-78.69910
Latest update: September 6, 2025 21:39
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