Join us at the 2026 Southeastern Plant Symposium, hosted by the JC Raulston Arboretum and Juniper Level Botanic Garden, to discover the latest plant innovations, connect with industry leaders and gain insights into modern gardening and horticultural practice.

Horticulture is evolving at a remarkable pace, driven by new plants, innovative techniques and fresh perspectives that are reshaping the field. The 2026 Southeastern Plant Symposium offers a unique opportunity to explore these developments, connect with industry leaders and deepen your understanding of modern gardening.

Designed for plant lovers, gardeners and horticulturists alike, this two-day event brings together a passionate community focused on cultivating beautiful, thriving landscapes.

Join us in Raleigh, North Carolina, or attend virtually via Zoom for an engaging look at the future of horticulture. From under-the-radar plant genera poised for wider recognition to new rhododendrons and Asian species being trialed in the Southeast, the symposium highlights both emerging plants and time-tested favorites. Topics range from hardy members of the ginger family and shade-loving ferns to innovative perennial selections and the diverse native flora of the Southeastern United States.

Additional sessions examine how gardens and plant collections shape human experience, draw on lessons from horticultural history and offer practical tools for discovering and understanding regional plant diversity.

Connect with nurserymen, garden designers, researchers, botanical garden professionals and fellow enthusiasts while gaining practical insights and fresh perspectives. Through expert-led sessions and thought-provoking presentations, you will leave inspired and better equipped to transform the landscape.

The symposium will be held at the Hilton Raleigh North Hills, located at 3415 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27609.