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The University of Alabama Arboretum is a 60-acre (243,000 m2) arboretum located near the intersection of Veterans Memorial Parkway and Pelham Loop Road in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
The Arboretum's primary emphasis is on Alabama's native flora and fauna. It includes of walking trails through native piney woods and oak-hickory climax forest, a wildflower garden containing more than 250 species, ornamental plants, an experimental garden, a bog garden, an open-air pavilion, and a children's garden. Two greenhouses contain collections of orchids, cactus, cacti, and tropical plants.
The Arboretum is open daily without charge from sunrise to sunset, except for a few major holidays. It is part of the University of Alabama Museums, which also include the Alabama Museum of Natural History, Gorgas-Manly Historic District#Gorgas House, Gorgas House, Moundville Archaeological Museum, the Office of Archaeological Research, and Paul W. Bryant Museum.
Official Website
Botanical gardens in Alabama Arboreta in Alabama Protected areas of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama University of Alabama {{US-garden-stub
The University of Alabama Arboretum is a 60-acre (243,000 m2) arboretum located near the intersection of Veterans Memorial Parkway and Pelham Loop Road in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
The Arboretum's primary emphasis is on Alabama's native flora and fauna. It includes of walking trails through native piney woods and oak-hickory climax forest, a wildflower garden containing more than 250 species, ornamental plants, an experimental garden, a bog garden, an open-air pavilion, and a children's garden. Two greenhouses contain collections of orchids, cactus, cacti, and tropical plants.
The Arboretum is open daily without charge from sunrise to sunset, except for a few major holidays. It is part of the University of Alabama Museums, which also include the Alabama Museum of Natural History, Gorgas-Manly Historic District#Gorgas House, Gorgas House, Moundville Archaeological Museum, the Office of Archaeological Research, and Paul W. Bryant Museum.
See also
* List of botanical gardens and arboretums in AlabamaReferences
External links
Official Website
Botanical gardens in Alabama Arboreta in Alabama Protected areas of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama University of Alabama {{US-garden-stub