“Royal Raindrops”: A variation on the above “Golden Raindrops,” “Royal Raindrops” has eye-popping magenta-pink blooms, deep red lobed leaves, sparkling red fruits and bright fall color.

A flowering crab apple checks all the boxes. “They really are stunning trees,” said Julie Janoski, manager of the Plant Clinic at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle. “In May, they’re just ...

It’s officially fall and I’m looking to add a few landscape plants to provide four-season interest and wildlife habitat and food. Evergreens provide shelter as well as winter structure … ...