Shrubs and Small Trees in Landscape Design and Ecosystem Function
Explore the beauty, use in the landscape and ecosystem value of the Kansas City region’s diverse native shrubs and small trees. These woody plants range in size from just a few feet to upwards of 20-feet. Learn how they fit the landscape in all four seasons and celebrate our spirit of place. From groundcovers to screens and accents they can solve many challenging landscape situations. Their role in the regional web-of-life and other ecosystem services will also be described so you can create a functional healthy and biodiverse habitat to live in.