I have my MAC in almost exactly the same conditions--partially shaded by pines. In the winter, however, she gets more sun than in the summer due to my neighbor's Hickory Tree which gives some more shade in the afternoon. She is glorious in the first flush in the spring and very limited bloom the rest of the season. Because she is so beautiful in the spring, I've moved her to a slightly sunnier location. Although she is very healthy and has hardly a black spot on her, I like her too much to let her be a once bloomer. I'd guess your experience will be like mine. She'll be fine but you won't get as many blooms as you would if you could plant in another location. Hope this helps. Jeff

My MAC grows on the east side of my home. She really did not perform well until she grew 6 feet, or along the fence line. When she got sun, then she began to bloom like crazy.

MAC grows on the east side here, too. With only four hours of morning sun it took her an extra year to attain the height she needed to reach over the rooftop to the afternoon sunshine. She blooms and blooms. Here's a shot:

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I have 4 MACs that are over 15 years old. Each was planted in fairly deep shade (in a forrest, North side of a garage between the garage and a tall fence, etc.). They survived, and climbed up to where the light was in about 1-2 years. Then they exploded in the light, and bloom madly. Here in zone 9 they start blooming in late Feb, and are now approaching full bloom. They continue blooming all summer and into the Fall - we even had a lot of blossoms at Christmastime.

Jackie

Thanks for the responses, everyone -- & for that wonderful photo, Suze!

I'm going to try MAC on that pergola . . . The issue then becomes whether to plant one on either end of the 22-ft long structure, or only one on the end that will receive more direct sun. After viewing Suze's pic & having that visual reminder of how rambunctious MAC can be, I think my answer is obvious.