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annual event hosted by JC Raulston Arboretum and JLBG<\/p>

Southeastern Plant Symposium and Rare Plant Auction<\/h1><\/div>

The world of Horticulture is constantly growing as new plants, new techniques and new philosophies are perpetually generated by the passionate and prolific horticulturists who embody the field. Southeastern Plant Symposium is your invitation to be amongst the first to learn about these plant innovations, rub elbows with the folks making them, and take home some of the best, rarest, and newest plants on the market during the two incredible days of programming. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Join us on June 4 & 5, 2026<\/h3><\/div>

Yes, let me know when it is time to register!<\/strong>
Please fill out the form below.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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About the symposium<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Started as a joint venture between Juniper Level Botanic Garden and the JC Raulston Arboretum in 2019, the Southeastern Plant Symposium is a two-day deep dive into what\u2019s new and exciting in the plant world. <\/h3>

The annual event brings together some of the world\u2019s top plant speakers for twelve talks in two days of total ornamental plant immersion. The symposium alternates between a woody plant focus on odd years and a perennial plants focus on even years. Not only will you be able to hear incredible speakers, but you\u2019ll also be able to interact with them one on one.

The industry-famous Rare Plant Auction gives you a chance to purchase new and rare plants, many of which are nearly impossible to find elsewhere. Attendees are able to see and feel the plants at the symposium venue. Auction proceeds benefit the JC Raulston Arboretum and the Tony & Anita Avent Juniper Level Botanic Garden Endowment. <\/p><\/div>

The event has four major parts: Thursday presentations, Thursday evening dinner presentation, Friday presentations, and the Rare Plant Auction. Participants can attend the event in-person or virtually through Zoom. Registration is not required to participate in the Rare Plant Auction. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Registration<\/h4><\/div>

Registration fees for in-person, on-site attendance include Thursday and Friday presentations, networking breaks, lunch on Thursday and Friday, and access to presentation recordings post symposium. Online registration includes a live stream of Thursday and Friday’s presentations and access to recordings post symposium.
The Thursday evening dinner presentation is optional and requires an additional registration fee. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Location <\/h4><\/div>

The host hotel for the Southeastern Plant Symposium is the Hilton Raleigh North Hills<\/a>, located at 3415 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27609.
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Questions? <\/h4><\/div>

Contact the JCRA Education Team at jcraprograms@ncsu.edu<\/a> for more information about registration, presentations and other symposium information.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Event gallery<\/h2><\/div>

We are visual people so here are some images from past symposium events that will give you better idea of what to expect. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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