Will Mexican Or California Fan Palms or Washintonias grow in Columbus,MS Zone 7B to 8a?
November 17th, 2009 WalterWhat zone is Las Cruces,NM they grow good there, and Alamogordo.
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November 17th, 2009 at 9:00 pm
No. The winters in Columbus are too long, cold and wet, and the palm would rot.
The USDA Zones only consider the winter temperature, not the whole climate, including rainfall patterns and humidity.
November 17th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
They will not thrive. They might stay alive, tho, if you baby them..