Plant Sale

Spring 2026 Plant & Tree Sale

New, One-time Location: 1981 Warwick Drive

Members Day: April 23

Public Sale: April 24-May 2

Save the dates for the Spring 2026 Plant & Tree Sale and note a new location for the sale: 1981 Warwick Drive. The spring sale will not be hosted at the Arboretum this time due to ongoing construction on University Boulevard. The location for the sale is on the corner of Neff Avenue and Warwick Drive in Harrisonburg, near Costco.

We will update this page as more information is available about the spring sale. As always, Arboretum Members receive a 10% discount on their Plant & Tree Sale purchases.

 Learn more about the benefits of becoming an Arboretum member.

How to Purchase Plants (During Active Plant Sales Only)

After you have submitted your request, we will contact you (email) when your order is ready along with a price total (please allow 2-3 business days processing time).

Call 540.568.3194 or visit in-person at the Frances Plecker Education Center to process your payment.

Our office hours are Monday thru Friday from 8am-4pm.

Please note, we will be doing our best to frequently update the accompanying list, however there is a chance we may be out of a plant species prior to you placing your order. We will let you know in your order confirmation if this has happened.

Questions? Please contact us at (540)568-3194.

Become a Member of the Arboretum 

A donation of $50.00 or more per year qualifies you as a Friend of the Arboretum Member.

I Want to Become a Member

Basic Membership benefits include: 

  • Reciprocal Admissions Program. A current EJCA membership card entitles you to special admission privileges and discounts at 300 gardens throughout North America and the Cayman Islands.These include nine public gardens in Virginia alone, among them: the Norfolk Botanical Garden; Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and Maymont, both in Richmond; Green Spring Gardens in Alexandria; and Glen Burnie Gardens at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley in Winchester. For a complete garden list, visit: American Horticultural Society's Reciprocal Admission Program.
  • 10% Discount on EJC Arboretum Plant Purchases Plant sales are held in April, May and Sept and include perennials, shrubs, trees and bulbs. From late April through October plants are also available for sale weekdays at the EJCA’s Frances Plecker Education Center and appointments to shop in the nursery are available (minimum $50 purchase). 
  • Early access to plant sales- Shop in person or online at the Spring and Fall Plant Sale one day before the general public.
  • Discounts on select programs & events
  • Private greenhouse shopping privileges
  • Borrowing privileges from our botanical book collection
  • Quarterly EJCA newsletters & first look at upcoming events
  • Supporting the educational programming and upkeep of your favorite urban forest!

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