Kansas City plant shop to close Northland location

ROOTS nursery will shutter one of its three stores at the end of March.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 9:48pm

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ROOTS, a Kansas City-based plant nursery, announced it is closing one of its three locations. The Zona Rosa storefront at 7102 NW 86th Terrace, which had been a permanent location for three years after starting as a pop-up, will close on March 28. The other two ROOTS stores in the River Market and West Side neighborhoods will remain open.

Why it matters

The closure of the Zona Rosa location reflects the challenges facing small, independent retailers in the Kansas City area, especially those outside of the urban core. However, ROOTS' decision to maintain its other two stores suggests the company sees long-term viability in the local plant and gardening market.

The details

ROOTS originally opened the Zona Rosa store as a pop-up location three years ago before making it a permanent fixture. The company cited "a lot of thought" behind the decision to close the Northland store, while emphasizing that its other two locations in the River Market and West Side neighborhoods will remain open.

  • ROOTS opened the Zona Rosa location as a permanent store three years ago.
  • The Zona Rosa store will close on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

The players

ROOTS

A Kansas City-based plant nursery that operates three locations in the metro area.

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The takeaway

The closure of ROOTS' Zona Rosa location highlights the ongoing challenges facing small, independent retailers in Kansas City's suburbs, even in a niche market like plant nurseries. However, the company's decision to maintain its other two stores suggests it sees long-term potential in the local gardening and horticulture industry.