formandfoliage 9b (Sunset zone 15) In picture 2, on the lower right edge of the picture, you can see a small item of bright orange and lemon color. To its left, there is a long branch, see how many leaves does it have. Will rose ever grow this way?

Yes! I went back and found some seed pods too. Everything matches. Thanks.

Ornamental cherry, likely Kanzan. It's unbelievable a realtor wouldn't recognise a cherry. They are incredibly common.

@gyr_falcon - You win the prize. I think you got it right. It's either Euphorbia leucocephala or something nearly identical. Common name Pascuita, Snows of Kilimanjaro, Christmas Flower Bush, etc. The leaves look similar to this. For such a beautiful specimen I have only ever seen 1-2 before here in 9B. The description says zone 10, but the couple of ones I have seen in 9B look very healthy & happy. It blooms from Nov - Jan which would be the right time. Bright white flowers, small tree or large bush. Quite stunning & showy in full bloom in winter. I have wanting to know what it was for a couple of years now so thank you very very much.