Nestled in the Southern Appalachian Mountains just south of Asheville, The North Carolina Arboretum offers acres of cultivated gardens and groomed trails featuring some of the most beautiful, botanically-diverse plants in the region.
See What's Beautiful TodayBonsai comes indoors and heads downtown to Blue Spiral 1 for an extraordinary ten-day “Bonsai as Fine Art” exhibition June 2 – 11, 2023. A culminating weekend at the Arboretum offers special events, a vendor market, and educational programs for visitors.
June 2 – September 10
The North Carolin Arboretum Exhibitions program is excited for the return of Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance®. Blending flora, fashion and science, this interactive exhibit showcases some of Mother Nature’s most fragrant botanicals.
The North Carolina Arboretum is proud to be a partner with the Great Trails State Coalition in its celebration of trails all across North Carolina. Explore more inside!
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