Eleutherococcus sieboldianus ‘Variegatus’ (Variegated Five-leaf Aralia) is really pretty with variegated foliage, grows easily in most soils, and reaches 6–8 feet (1. 8–2. 4 m). /Symphoricarpos spp. (snowberry/coralberry)will grow fast almost anywhere, suckers freely, grows to about 6 feet (1. 8 m) tall. It makes persistent berries for winter interest. Cherry-laurel has the advantage of being evergreen.
Eleutherococcus sieboldianus ‘Variegatus’ (Variegated Five-leaf Aralia) is really pretty with variegated foliage, grows easily in most soils, and reaches 6–8 feet (1. 8–2. 4 m). /Symphoricarpos spp. (snowberry/coralberry)will grow fast almost anywhere, suckers freely, grows to about 6 feet (1. 8 m) tall. It makes persistent berries for winter interest. Cherry-laurel has the advantage of being evergreen.
Florida Anise makes a nice, dense, sweet scented hedge. [3] X Research source
Sambucus nigra ‘variegata’ - this gorgeous thing is a beacon even in full shade, and is pretty drought tolerant to boot. It can be trained upright along steps or a wall to well over 12 feet (3. 7 m). It is deciduous.
Physocarpus opulus (either the green-leaved variety or “Diabolo”, the purple leaved one). Also deciduous. Ceanothus thyrsiflorus: evergreen, and impenetrable once in full growth.
Leycesteria formosa: this bamboo-like shrub has shoots that can go 6 feet (1. 8 m) in a season once established. Viburnums. There is one for every occasion. Viburnum x juddii is fragrant, and growing in part shade for me. Viburnum rhitidophyllum (leatherleaf) is dark and would look fabulous against that fence. Hamamelis. “Diane” can reach to 12 feet (3. 7 m). The fragrant yellow ones are even nicer and more vigorous.
