Donald E. Davis Arboretum, Native plant arboretum in Auburn, Alabama, United States

The Donald E. Davis Arboretum is a 13.5-acre public native plants museum on Auburn University's campus. Its collections, with over 1,000 plant types and 3,000 cataloged specimens, reproduce Alabama ecosystems such as mixed oak forest, carnivorous bog, and longleaf pine savanna. More than a mile of interwoven trails connects these areas.

In 1959, on the proposal of Prof. Donald E. Davis, the Auburn University School of Agriculture passed a resolution to use a plot south of the university president's home as an arboretum for Alabama's native trees. Davis began surveying and working the site after its approval in 1963, and in 1977 the arboretum was dedicated in his name.

The site serves as a learning space where students engage directly with native plant diversity and conservation. Visitors observe ongoing research activities and quickly understand the importance of preserving these natural species for the region.

The grounds sit on the south side of Auburn University's campus, just north of the Old Rotation and immediately south of the university president's home. Over a mile of interwoven trails crosses the mixed oak forest, carnivorous bog and longleaf pine savanna, so allow time to walk between the collections. The arboretum is free to visit; the Spanish-language source lists the contact address as 101 Life Sciences Building, Auburn, Alabama 36849.

The collection includes all 39 oak species that occur naturally in Alabama, making it a one-of-a-kind resource. A special highlight is an oak tree over 170 years old that still grows on the grounds and connects directly to the university's early history.