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Date Palms Not Hardy in Georgia; Try Windmill Palm Instead

True date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) isn't winter-hardy in Georgia. Windmill palm (Trachycarpus fortunei) survives well, has a tall trunk, but fan-shaped leaves—not feathery like date palm. For a similar look in a pot, move indoors in winter.

Choose cold-hardy palms for Georgia landscapes.

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