Growing the Future

The Arboretum impacts the Western North Carolina region by its 30+ year existence as a leader in landscape design, horticultural demonstration, stewardship of natural resources, regional tourism, craft and the creative economy, education, changing exhibits, natural biotechnology and climate-related business development. Click on the links below to learn how the Arboretum grows the future and  makes an impact in:

Growing the Old North State

The North Carolina Arboretum advances our state's future by creatively connecting people, plants and places through education, design and economic development.

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Working to understand the natural world and to serve those living in it

Click on these images to learn more about areas that the Arboretum impacts.