--- title: 5 Small Trees Perfect for Planting Near Your Home in Kansas City description: All these trees perfect for planting near your home would be an excellent choice for a project in 2015. image: https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2756747014-jpg/blog-files/4652974405_029f32fb00_z-300x225.jpg --- # 5 Small Trees Perfect for Planting Near Your Home in Kansas City Jan 26, 2015 7:59:16 AM Adding trees to your landscape is a great way to improve your property’s curb appeal. Of course, there are a lot of things to consider when choosing what kind of tree to plant, such as size and location. The following are 5 [smaller trees](http://www.gouldevans.com/treelists/GreatTrees.pdf) that are perfect for planting on your property in Kansas City: - [![Trees Perfect for Planting Near Your Home](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2756747014-jpg/blog-files/4652974405_029f32fb00_z-300x225.jpg?width=300&height=225&name=4652974405_029f32fb00_z-300x225.jpg)](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2756747014-jpg/blog-files/4652974405_029f32fb00_z-300x225.jpg) Source: Flickr [Paperbark Maple](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acer_griseum) – Reaching between 20 and 30 feet high, the Paperbark Maple is known for having smooth, orange-reddish bark with dark green leaves and yellow flowers. - [Shantung Maple ](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acer_truncatum)– The Shantung Maple will only grow up to 49 feet tall and consists of smooth bark when young that turns shallowly ridged as it ages. - [Kousa Dogwood](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornus_kousa) – This tree grows between 26 and 39 feet tall and is native to Korea and is widely cultivated as an ornamental. The Kousa Dogwood is known for its beauty when in bloom. - [White Fringetree ](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chionanthus_virginicus)– The White Fringetree will grow between 33 and 36 feet tall and boasts scaly, brownish-red bark. - [Red Buckeye](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aesculus_pavia) – This tree only grows up to 26 feet and is known for attracting hummingbirds and bees. Consider planting these [trees in Kansas City](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/use-trees-attract-beautiful-owls-yard/) and contact us at [Cartwright Tree Care](http://dashboard.digitalsherpa.com/leads_form.php?leads_id=879) for additional advice. [Tree Healthcare](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/topic/tree-healthcare), [Tree Maintenance](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/topic/tree-maintenance) ##### Like it? 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