Garrya eliptica

Garrya eliptica, a small tree or large shrub, has evergreen dark green leaves, kind of looking like a Toyon, until it blooms and grows these snake-like pendulous white flowers that get almost a foot long.  Grows to 10-20' tall x 14-18' wide. Comes from Northern California so it can handle shade and can handle a lot more water than others.