The JC Raulston Arboretum is a nationally acclaimed garden with one of the largest and most diverse collections of landscape plants adapted for landscape use in the Southeast. Plants especially adapted to Piedmont North Carolina conditions are collected and evaluated in an effort to find superior plants for use in southern landscapes. As part of NC State University in Raleigh, NC, the JC Raulston Arboretum offers educational programs for all ages, guided tours, unique meeting facilities, and volunteer and membership opportunities as well as beautiful gardens for visitors to enjoy.