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Palm trees can be successfully grown in the warm zones of North Carolina. North Carolina has a moist subtropical atmosphere with short mellow winters and warm damp summers. Normal January temperatures extend from 46-56°F (7-13°C). Normal July temperatures run from 83-90°F (28-32°C). North Carolina is undermined by hurricanes amid summer and late summer. North Carolina by and large gets around 5 inches (130 mm) of snow a year over the northern part of the state with higher elevation mostly.

 

The hottest temperature at any point recorded was 110°F (43°C) and the most reduced was – 34°F (– 37°C). North Carolina USDA zones territory from 5b to 8b. 

 

Palm Trees in North Carolina 

 

North Carolina has warm territories where you can develop many palms, more specifically cold hardy palm trees. Here is a rundown of palm trees that can develop in North Carolina: 

 

California Fan Palm Tree – Zones 8b - 11 (15 to 20 F) 

Canary Island Date Palm Tree – Zones 8b - 11 (15 to 20 F) 

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

True Date Palm Tree – Zones 8b - 11 (15 to 20 F) 

European Fan Palm Tree – Zones 7b – 11 (5 to 10 F) 

Mexican Fan Palm Tree – Zones 8b - 11 (15 to 20 F) 

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

Saw Palmetto Palm Tree – Zones 7a - 11 (0 to 5 F) 

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