Thinking about upgrading your yard this season? Planting trees is a great way to add shade, curb appeal, and long-term beauty to your home—and many trees grow especially well throughout the Kansas City metro.
At McCarthy Chevrolet of Lee’s Summit, we’ve got Chevy trucks and SUVs ready to help haul trees, mulch, soil, and landscaping supplies with ease.
Easy Trees to Grow in the Kansas City Area
🌳 Eastern Redbud
A Missouri and Kansas favorite known for beautiful spring blooms and low maintenance.
🌳 Red Oak
Fast-growing and durable with excellent shade coverage for hot summer days.
🌳 Eastern Red Cedar
A hardy evergreen that works great for privacy and windbreaks.
🌳 Maple Trees
Popular for vibrant fall colors and reliable seasonal growth.
Best Time to Plant Trees in Kansas City
- Spring: Late March through early May
- Fall: Late September through early November
These planting seasons help trees establish strong roots before extreme summer heat or winter cold arrives.
Best Chevy Vehicles for Hauling Trees
🚚 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Perfect for hauling larger trees, mulch, soil, and landscaping supplies with its spacious truck bed and towing capability.
🚙 Chevrolet Colorado
A midsize truck that offers flexible cargo space while remaining easy to maneuver around Lee’s Summit and the KC metro.
🚐 Chevrolet Traverse
A great SUV option for transporting smaller trees, gardening tools, and landscaping supplies with fold-flat cargo space.
Great Local Spots to Buy Trees Around Kansas City
These local nurseries are great places to shop for trees, shrubs, flowers, and landscaping supplies throughout the KC area.
Ready for Your Next Landscaping Project?
Whether you’re planting one tree or completely refreshing your yard, Chevrolet trucks and SUVs make hauling landscaping supplies around Lee’s Summit simple and convenient.
👉 Shop McCarthy Chevrolet of Lee’s Summit
