![Black Walnut in summer](https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/9dd25524-761a-000d-d79f-86a5086d4774/3e619ada-7e3e-4bb3-8855-8ba7076db57a/21-1-7-summer_2500.jpg?w=2500&h=3333&auto=format&q=75&fit=crop)
![Linda Hall Library Arboretum](https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/9dd25524-761a-000d-d79f-86a5086d4774/41215de7-688d-4219-8fde-3ee83283cb6a/LHL_ArboretumLogo_White-01%281%29.jpg?w=142&h=130&auto=format&fit=crop)
NATIVE CORNER
ABOUT THE NATIVE GARDEN
Located in the northeast corner of the Library grounds, the Native Corner is home to a variety of plants native to the Kansas City area such as, witch hazel, spicebush, and Annabelle hydrangeas.
![Pink Redbud summer](https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/9dd25524-761a-000d-d79f-86a5086d4774/fffa78c2-2ab3-4550-8a59-76dd7859f0d1/7-2-1-summer.jpg?w=1125&h=776&auto=format&fit=crop)
Native Corner Collection
More About the Native Corner
- Native plants are better for the environment as they are adapted to our climate, and therefore, need less water, fertilizer, and pesticides.
- Native plants can prevent water runoff, improve air quality, and decrease pollution.
- Native plants also increase food sources and habitat for wildlife.
- The best time to visit the Native Corner is in June when visitors can enjoy the various hydrangeas in bloom.
A Home for Wildlife
In addition to being better for the surrounding environment, native plants also increase food sources and habitat for a variety of wildlife.
- Spicebush is a host plant for the spicebush butterfly caterpillar and attracts other butterflies and birds.
- New Jersey tea attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.
- Witch hazel attracts bees, small wasps, moths, and beetles.
- Annabelle hydrangea attracts butterflies, moths, pollinators, and songbirds.
Native Corner Map
Key
![Green Deciduous Tree](/static/deciduous-bb2af9504bd373f4a786d3767adee084.png)
![Gold Deciduous Tree](/static/deciduous-champion-e215368f90af00decbd8956511e928a1.png)
![Green Coniferous Tree](/static/coniferous-2ea4d6f5978753114daf557ceb6258d7.png)
![Gold Coniferous Tree](/static/coniferous-champion-a695da1a9fdff9a412a039ad0948916b.png)
![Green Shrub](/static/shrub-1e0093887d0b977d0912eb4f2c38f3be.png)
![Gold Shrubs](/static/shrub-champion-75bdc1cba00937b5d462d4b75ef2a06d.png)