Tarev, you might want to consider one of the ficus trees, particularly the "Narrow-leaf" ficus, Ficus macellandii. It is what I would consider an almost perfect shade-plant. It is evergreen, does not drop its leaves, grows slowly, and can easily be pruned to make it more compact and to control its size. I have a "Mother" narrow-leaf that is 6-7 years old, and she grows only about 6" each year. I have taken several cuttings from her over the last 5 years, and those rooted cuttings are now nice plants, ranging from 12" tall to 24" tall.
