Would like a pic of the area you're thinking about just for a better reference point.
I have similar issue planted dwarf acer palmatum near a weeping elm and between the two a small flowering camilla shrub which should have been moved long ago. But I have discovered that the dwarf acer and weeping elm are both deciduous while the Japanese flowering camilla is evergreen . The flowers are huge camilla's which grow three different colors and sizes on one shrub. I manage to trim the elm up and as the acer grows out filling the area with tri-colored leaves after the camilla blooms. I have kept the camilla at a small size thru trimming discreetly every other fall for many years.
Also another shrub that is trimmed twice a year spring and fall… a beautiful tri-color kudzu…which could easily take over the whole area if left unchecked, never allowing it to bloom keeps it in check.
I have a few wisterias that are a constant trimming issue . The early spring blooms are always exceptional to see it blooms after the daffodils, as the garden slowly wakes up from its winter snooze. Planted with a purple clematis that blooms at the same time. Keeping both the clematis and wisteria in check training it to grow on a pergola away from the roof and adjoining trees has managed it for many years.
Fall pic showing different fall colors . Acer palmatum, weeping elm , camilla, kudzu.