Thanks, Rick. I have seen Star Magnolias as small trees and they are lovely. There is a Japanese Magnolia down the street that has both leaves and flowers on it right now. A real Looker! There is plenty of landscaping below, tall, leafy flowers , like crinum and amaryllis that would support the look of a tree trunk. Also the area would look nice with a bush or a small tree. So I vote for a tree. There are just so many branches that have crossed. And to think I bought it that way! I'll get my saw out and see what I can create.
As far as the drawing, you may very well be right about the red being green or vice versa. I got a little confused. I was also working from my tiny phone screen, too. Those two views are the views anyone might look at the tree from. For the most part, it is views from the sides as the small trail in front of it is so close, you don't get a good look from that angle.
Thanks so much for your help!