Montana one of the states that is too cold to grow palm trees. Montana is a large state that is divided into two climatic regions which are semi-arid and continental. The average January temperature is 27°F (–2°C) and the average July temperature is 85°F (29°C).
Winter can be very cold with most of the larger cities getting 30 to 50 inches (760 to 1,300 mm) of snow a year. The warmest temperature ever recorded was 117°F (47°C) and the lowest was –70°F (–57°C). Montana USDA hardiness zones ranges from 3a to 6a.
Montana USDA Zones
Growing Palm Trees in Montana
Montana is a cold state. When I look at the map, I can’t even tell what area has zone 6a. Most areas of Montana lay in zones 3b and 4a making it way too cold to grow palm trees. The only way you can enjoy palm trees in your yard is to grow them indoors in the container and take them outside during summer. That way you will have palm trees in your garden for a few months out of a year. Some great indoor palms are:
- Areca Palm Tree – Zones 9a – 11 (20 to 25 F)
- Chinese Fan Palm Tree – Zones 8a – 11 (10 to 15 F)
- Kentia Palm Tree – Zones 9b – 11 (25 to 30 F)
- Lady Palm Tree – Zones 8b – 11 (15 to 20 F)
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Major Cities in Montana
Billings – Hardiness Zone 4a
Butte – Hardiness Zone 3a
Glendive – Hardiness Zone 3a
Great Falls – Hardiness Zone 4a
Helena – Hardiness Zone 3b
Missoula – Hardiness Zone 5b
~Susan Brian
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