Ornamentals add beauty to the landscape with color, and many are fragrant as well.
On a smaller scale than shade trees, ornamentals fit into the landscape in a variety of locations. May. If grown in full sun, this tree will have a bright orange to red fall color leaf. It also produces reddish purple fruit which attracts birds. Malus, Prairie Fire Crabapple, Prairiefire flower Prairie Fire Crab is my favorite crab. May. The reddish green foliage offers a nice contrast to the flowers.