There are many dwarf varieties of bigger plants. However, in some cases, the dwarf could be 20' tall and still be a "dwarf" version of the bigger tree. The bottle brush bush, as someone mentioned, is a nice plant but I think it looks best planted in mass. There are dwarf versions of loropetalum (chinese fringe) that are nice. One is Purple Pixie, the other is Purple Diamond (pricy), Daruma Dwarf, Crimson Fire, and Purple Daydream. There is dwarf Nandina 'Firepower'and a ground cover Nandina. There is a dwarf variety of a gardenia called 'Frostproof'. Google dwarf loropetalum, nandina, gardenia, and generally google "dwarf varieties " of landscape plants. You will be able to decide which plant will be best based on finished height, sun and watering needs. We are in zone 9a. The plant(s) you chose should say they are good for zone 9 or 9a. Good luck.
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