Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: need help choosing shrub, 1 by missingrosie

missingrosie wrote:
Yes you have similar issues in georgia.
Look at first photos , first photo that is dwarf loropetalum

So go very tall and wide. So research before you buy. If you want the tall full nandina shape ..a tall loropetalum would fit the bill

The weeping thing is mophead cypress . Tall weepy and conical
I took this photo for you just now it is next to the butterfly maple towards the back end. I just whacked it yesterday.