Fortunately, there is the Phoenix roebelenii —also known as the pygmy date palm tree. This tree only grows to a height of 6 to 10 feet and can blossom in a container.

Fronds should be cut off close to the trunk. As the palm tree ages and the remaining frond debris falls away, the pygmy date palm will reveal an attractive, knobby textured trunk. Homeowners ...

There is some bad information on the internet saying that pygmy date palm can handle temperatures to 22 degrees. That’s not true. It’s more like about 28 degrees.