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Majesty Palm Outdoors in Alabama? Winter Survival Guide

John in Anniston, Alabama wants to plant his 1.5-year-old majesty palm (Ravenea rivularis) in front of his house. It thrived outdoors recently after declining indoors.

Verdict: Will Not Survive Winter

Majesty palms cannot tolerate freezing temperatures.
Cold damage occurs below 40°F (4°C).
Alabama winters will kill it.

Better Plan

Keep as a container plant: outdoors in warm months, indoors near bright window in winter. Or choose cold-hardy palms like windmill palm (Trachycarpus fortunei) for ground planting.

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