Hardy Palm Monikers
Some plants used in “hardy subtropical” landscaping that are commonly referred to as “palms”, but truly are not in the Arecaceae family, include the following: musa basjoo banana, yucca, canna, sago palm, hardy types of bamboo, and occasionally the sumac Rhus typhina. This is not an all inclusive list and is subjective.
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