You did not list your grow zone. If you live in zone 6b or warmer, consider nandina (many cultivars to choose from). Dwarf Mahonia beali, Dwarf Pieris, Dwarf Hinoki Cypress, Chuck Hayes Gardenia, Dwarf Poncirus, Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea, Variegated Boxwood, Goshiki Osmanthus are also worth considering.
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