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DrZ here,

The lowest temperature recorded in  Bridgeport, CT , over the last 20 years was -6°F (-21°C), set on February 14, 2016. 

This palm has survived UNHEATED outside with some protection [mummy wrap, rainproof outer 6 mil plastic vented, that's it!!!!]

 

since 2009  so it has survived a -6 F event in 2016 and this year, there was a  record cold high of only 17 F degrees in Feb 2026 and a low of 2 F,

 i need to unwrap it, which will be in early April because of another cold snap hitting the East coast

 

With the right setting and good protection near a south facing wall,you can grow these palms in the NorthEast without heat lights or a thermocube

 

best,

 

DrZNaturally