Zone 8 brahea decumbens.

[TonyDFW]

Dallas Brahea decumbens 11 years in my garden.  When young was green in color. Survived 3F unprotected. It was defoliated and spear pull. 

[Swolte]

Great to see!

Mine survived the big freeze as well. It was set back by the treachery of last winter but its recovering nicely. Not too blue yet.

[Trustandi]

They are so beautiful. It will be on my wish list for next year.

[Manalto]

How would one do with high humidity and rainfall? We get almost twice the precipitation as Dallas.

[Swolte]

4 hours ago, Manalto said:

How would one do with high humidity and rainfall? We get almost twice the precipitation as Dallas.

In my limited experience thus far, I think it would do OK with high humidity and rain during the summers when in well draining soil. Wet winters may be a whole different game. During the winter 2 years ago, I wrapped the plant in several layers of blankets and frost cloths and it was like that for 2 months (not a drop of water). When I unpacked it, the palm looked better than ever! Last winter, however, was cold, humid, and wet and it clearly suffered. I protected it with only a frost cloth for most cold nights (due to &*%$# weather predictions being off by > 10F, some nights without protection...). 

[Gallop]

On 6/9/2022 at 4:15 AM, Manalto said:

How would one do with high humidity and rainfall? We get almost twice the precipitation as Dallas.

Mine has given me no issues. I  have it growing in a relatively dry area with my cycads. I’m in Ocean Springs Ms. high humidity and alot of rain. Picking the right spot is key, find the right spot and they will grow just fine.