Originally Posted by Bob3

Basjoo are the all time favorites around Sac but as for edibles, Dwarf Orinoco do pretty good around here.
By buddy has had good luck with Blue Java but it does lousy by me.
What's your altitude?
A few extra feet in elevation seem to miss more of the frost.

If you have a nice warm South facing wall on your house, you can grow just about any variety with a little frost protection. (greenhouse / lean-to best but frost cloth can also work out well.)