The Butia (Butia Capitata) might be worth looking at. Also known as the Pindo Palm and the Jelly Palm.
It has edible fruit and is cold hardy.
Not a beauty.....but has a great personality. 
Pictures Butia:
http://www.desert-tropicals.com/Palm..._capitata.html
Chinese Fan
http://www.desert-tropicals.com/Palm...chinensis.html
European Fan
http://palmsrus.tripod.com/id19.html
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