Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: Help Me Make A Tropical Zone 5, 1 by Kevin_5

Kevin_5 wrote:
Inspired by Walt Disney's Polynesian Resort, I want to recreate their entryway in a Zone 5 fashion. That means tropical-looking, but hardy. I may not tackle the build for awhile, but I can start accumulating plants now! The first things that come to mind are Pawpaw, the whole bigleaf Magnolia bunch, Rodgersias, Astilboides, perhaps a weeping Katsura and/or Beech, oakleaf hydrangeas(?), seasonal Castor plants, Bananas, etc(though I would rather not do too much of anything that I have to dig up and bring in the garage).........what else?