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Fatshedera Hardiness in Savannah: Yes, With Minor Cold Damage

Fatshedera (fatsia × ivy hybrid) thrives in Savannah. A 40-year specimen in Decatur survives prolonged cold with only new growth damage. Its glossy, coarse leaves make a striking landscape plant.

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