What characteristics of tree should I put contained by my front courtyard? I live in a hardiness zone 9a. I despise bananna trees.

I live in a hardiness zone 9a. I despise bananna trees.
Answers:    I like to place conical evergreens beyond the garage to balance the horizontal lines. A nice flowering tree, small clamber, would be nice to view from inside the house. Seek to have a be a foil for of deciduous and evergreen. Favor the picture your visitors see as they approach your place. Open the view of your house, and close the vista of objectionable houses nearby.
You are lucky to live in such a reheat climate. You should just go to your local Lowes or Tree Nursery and see what can be grown surrounded by your area. I love Palm Trees, but I have to hold on to them in pots, since I live in Zone 6. Whatever type of tree you select, be sure to know where on earth your water, sewer and storm water lines are. Remember roots will grow toward marine and surely cause problems.