Full shade tall evergreen zone 8?

[DirtMechanic]

I found a leather leaf mahonia the other day that is at least as tall as I am. Elaeagnus works too. We have some out in the woods that are 6-8 ft tall at least. Side story, we found a 3 legged dog dying under that one, and nursed it back to health. We called her Elae (e-lee). I will spend some time on your other suggestions thank you!

 

[cpp gardener]

If it doesn't need to be too big you could try Loropetalum, Ternstroemia or Osmanthus. Check out Dirr's Encyclopedias for more drool-worthy ideas. All of these come in variegated forms that could light up a shady space quite nicely.

 

[cpp gardener]

Oops, I forgot the 'tall' part. There is a new variegated Photinia out that could work and really color up the place. You could check out some of the hardier Pittosporum as well

 

[Tetters]

Have a look at the Cryptomerias (Japanese ''Sugi'') Only one species exists - 'japonica'. It's a member of the Cupressaeae family.
There are many varieties in all sizes.... a little one I used to propagate at work was called ''globosa nana''
Here's a right big one in Japan

 

[DirtMechanic]

In and around the area I will have periennial plants. Bulbs grow very well here, and here is some of the inbound plants.