Michigan is too cold to consider growing palm trees. Michigan has mainland atmosphere with sweltering summers and exceptionally cool winters. In July the normal temperatures run from 64-72°F (18 - 22°C). In January the normal temperatures run from 13 to - 23°F (– 5 to – 11°C). 

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The hottest temperature at any point recorded was 112°F (44°C) and the most reduced was – 51°F (– 46°C). Every year it gets around 30 days of rainstorm and 17 tornadoes. Michigan USDA zones territory from 3a to 6b. 

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Palm Trees in Michigan 

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Since Michigan is way too cold to have your own palm tree, I would recommend buying palm trees in containers so you can have them outside during summer, and inside during the colder months. Some incredible indoor/outdoor palms are: 

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Areca Palm Tree – Zones 9a – 11 (20 to 25 F) 

Chinese Fan Palm Tree – Zones 8a – 11 (10 to 15 F) 

Kentia Palm Tree – Zones 9b – 11 (25 to 30 F) 

Lady Palm Tree – Zones 8b – 11 (15 to 20 F)