Planting native or naturalized trees and grass allows a balanced habitat to be maintained for wildlife, adds aesthetic value to neighborhoods and could decrease the amount of time spent on yard maintenance. This native vegetation, plants and trees also act as filters for pollutants that can be found in our City's runoff water.

When choosing which kind of native or naturalized tree to plant, it is best to keep  in mind where your property intersects with public rights-of-way and above ground power lines. Kansas City Power & Light has created an in-depth guide on trees to plant and those to avoid.   

Below is a brief list trees and grass that are optimal for our climate. For a more extensive list, please visit grownative.org.