Small Tree/Large Shrub for My Back Yard

[Robino1]

Originally Posted by Isleofpalms85

Crape Myrtle is a viable shrub option for your zone.

OP stated in their opening post that they didn't want crape myrtle, dogwoods, redbuds or hydrangeas. They want something that isn't as common and in most every other landscaping.

[southernnaturelover]

Mexican Plum is a good little ornamental tree. The small hard fruit isn’t edible for people, but it can be eaten by wildlife.

http://hort.ufl.edu/database/documen...ts/prumexa.pdf