The Cold-Hardy Tropical Plant Trend

Growing Hardy Bananas and Windmill Palms in a less-than-tropical zone.

When we think of banana trees or palms swaying in the breeze, we typically picture a sandy beach and bright, ombre blue-turquoise water just beyond, not dense green forest and months of rain. But you don’t need to live in a tropical paradise to enjoy the beauty of tropical plants.

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