As long as you are in zone 7 Teddy Bear would work well for you. You might also want to try schiplaurel - ( Prunus schipkensis ) or fastigiate European Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus fastigiata) . In the photo below the schiplaurels are behind the wall at the rear of the pool with Magnolias at the ends of the wall and hornbeams running down the side opposite the chaise lounges.