I've been reading up on some of the hardier yuccas and palms that can survive my 5b/6a winters, does anyone here have any experience with this? Specifically, I'm looking for advice on these or similar alternatives:
Adams Needle (I understand this shouldn't need any protection?)
Soapweed Yucca (Also no protection?)
Yucca Rostrata
Needle Palm
Musa Basjoo
Windmill Palms (out of my budget for now but I've seen people keeping them alive in the Detroit area and I was wondering if anyone here has any experience)
I'd also like to hear of any other interesting tropical or tropical-looking plants than can be overwintered in Michigan with minimal to moderate effort.
Adams Needle (I understand this shouldn't need any protection?)
Soapweed Yucca (Also no protection?)
Yucca Rostrata
Needle Palm
Musa Basjoo
Windmill Palms (out of my budget for now but I've seen people keeping them alive in the Detroit area and I was wondering if anyone here has any experience)
I'd also like to hear of any other interesting tropical or tropical-looking plants than can be overwintered in Michigan with minimal to moderate effort.