Hybiscus syriacur,(Rose of Sharon/Shrub althaea) available in numerous varieties/colors is a very good, trouble shrub or small tree. Flowers are single, semidouble or double and 21/2" to 3" across.

crepe myrtles,rose of sharon,mock orange,snowball viburnum,butterfly bush,just a short list of what i have growing in my tishomingo home i have had them in the ground for at least 6 or 7 years now no problems yet (knock on wood) i use them like a livivg , and blooming fence.