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Sadly, I currently live in central SC (zone 8a), and I desire to add a mule or date palm to my landscape. DG lists Phoenix Dactylifera as hardy to zone 8b. I'm aware that some Atlantans are succesfully growing heavily protected CIDP's in zone 8a. I've also seen pics of Mule palms in Atlanta, but I don't know if they require winter protection (although DG lists them as cold hardy to zone 8a). If I attempt to grow these palms, should I plant them in sand (which I would have to purchase), or would they do better in the nutient rich, well drained black soil native to my area? I'm aware that the Crete Island date palm is cold hardy, but it's impossible to find in my area. I've seen Phoenix rupicola sold in big box stores, but I don't think it stands a chance here. Hope I'm not stuck with Pindo palms, the only pinnate I've seen locally. I'm willing to wrap and use Christmas lights, but I wonder what happens when the palms become too big for heroic measures. With an extensive root system estabished, could they become acclimated over time to a colder climate?
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