From Sea To Shining Sea...
We all have our own definitions of what constitutes a state that can grow palm trees. Obviously, some have been grown in very climatically hostile regions. However, I define a palm tree state, or what I call a Palm Belt State as a state where palms are grown outdoors (year round) and paid for by state and county governments - or commercial businesses. Only a region where palm trees have a fair chance of success will a state or county government (or commercial business) risk taxpayer money or company profits to grow them.
So, what states are those?
For certain:
Hawaii
California
Nevada
Utah
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
South Carolina
North Carolina
Probables:
Virginia
Oregon
Washington
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