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endeitz · 09-22-2009, 10:45 PM

In central Texas, full sun will kill a Basjoo in the summer months. I have learned this the hard way over the past two summers. In the Spring and Fall, full sun is OK, but probably not necessary. In mid-summer, it will burn the leaves to a crisp and basically stop growth entirely, regardless how much you water.

My new plan is to plant all of the "cold-hardy" varieties in dappled (e.g. ash juniper) shade.

YMMV in other portions of the country. Midday summer sun in TX has a scorch of its own, especially when the thermometer pops 105F.

Ed.

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endeitz Junior Member endeitz's Photo Gallery Location: Central Texas (8a/b) Find me on the map! Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 54 BananaBucks : 61,944 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 1 Times Was Thanked 18 Times in 13 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: What is the least amount of sun a basjoo can handle??? In central Texas, full sun will kill a Basjoo in the summer months. I have learned this the hard way over the past two summers. In the Spring and Fall, full sun is OK, but probably not necessary. In mid-summer, it will burn the leaves to a crisp and basically stop growth entirely, regardless how much you water. My new plan is to plant all of the "cold-hardy" varieties in dappled (e.g. ash juniper) shade. YMMV in other portions of the country. Midday summer sun in TX has a scorch of its own, especially when the thermometer pops 105F. Ed.