@katie.mac In that case consider an Amelanchier. Those are often recommended on here for good reason: Lovely spring foliage and flowers followed by small red/black non-toxic fruit (the birds will quickly have most of those) followed by the leaves turning through gorgeous autumn colours. There is a huge range of cultivars which vary in size and growth habits with single and multi-stemmed forms. There are images on the site below showing trees in all 4 seasons:
@katie.mac I agree with the previous suggestions for amalanchier and cornus controversa, both are stunning little trees although the cornus is an investment in both money and time as it is slow growing if a small tree is needed budget wise. If you are still considering evergreen then what about a pittosporum? I have silver queen which has lovely contrasting stems and leaves and even little flowers, it may even be suitable for topiary if that's your thing. It is supposed to be a bit tender but is thriving for me and has shrugged off the last few winters.
The ornamental weeping pears are also lovely - Pyrus salicifolia.
Amelanchiers are hard to beat, and I would never be without Sorbus in a garden - whether our native one - aucuparia [my favourite] or any of the fancier types.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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Amelanchiers are hard to beat, and I would never be without Sorbus in a garden - whether our native one - aucuparia [my favourite] or any of the fancier types.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...