This amazing tree has been living outside here, in USDA Zone 7B, NYC, for at least three years.
The cape codder hotel had planted a nice row of windmill palms out in front of the hotel which is transforming into a margaritaville. You know those places love tropical plants and you can’t have margaritaville without palms. These should do just fine here with minimal protection I believe it’s zone 7B here. They look good
On Hatteras. In maritime forest natural area. Seems unlikely to be planted by human. Maybe bird planted. This obs NOT on Bald Head (Smith) Island.