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pniksch said:We had tetrapanax for years in Garden Grove. Don't know if I'd call ot a garden thug, but it will spread past the area it's planted in.

That will work out great for the area I am considering. It is just below the main yard and it is a little rougher area - definitely room for it to spread and do its thing

pniksch said:Nice tall tropical look, with flower spikes that look like schefflera flowers in form, but covered in light grey/yellow-green velvet.

It really does look nice. Thank you so much for suggesting it

pniksch said:As far as Mandelas Gold goes, I grew mine from seed- takes 5-6 years here in north TX to flower. We're not really in S.reginae growing country, if you know what I mean.

Our permanent home is in central Tx - between Gatesville and Lampasas so I definitely get what you mean

I think it is fantastic that you grew yours from seed.

I'll keep looking. Hopefully, one of the vendors I normally use will decide to carry it. Thank you, again, for the suggestions. I truly appreciate all of the help.