Ideas for tricky spot in the Garden?

[webster]

Perhaps a Hoogendorn Japanese Holly. Intriguing...for a spot I have, perhaps you too:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l_CDbkImF0

Jim Putnman has a lot of videos about shrubs. While a holly this specialized might not be found at a big box store, I found it a a regional commercial nursery that caters to the industry but does allow individual homeowners to shop, but they are messy since as commercial nurseries, there is a lot of mud and trucks.

[sheerbliss]

I'd suggest a New Jersey tea since you're in New Jersey, but it needs a little more sun.

I'd suggest a small currant or gooseberry, but I see they can't ship them to your state.

How about some inspiration from the High Line in New York City? https://www.thehighline.org/gardens/