We planted a fatsia in a location that's shaded with 1-2 hours of afternoon sun. The band of shrubs starts with fatsia and alternate with camelia (Professor Sargeant). The intention is that they'll grow as a privacy border along our back fence (as some day a house will likely be built there).
Today our neighbor cut down four large, trees that used to provide the shade (they were very tall native NC pines that sway in the wind but the homeowner was sure they would topple down on them so they removed them). Their trunks alone provided needed shade. Now several fatsia will receive 4+ hours of sun.
Not to throw my husband under the bus, but he knew the neighbor was taking down several trees and didn't fully consider the impact. This full back area is well shaded during the morning/early afternoon. About 3 p.m. is when the affected plants are more exposed. Considering this is Oct, a full blown summer day will burn these plants.
My husband won't consider removing the plants (he spent too much time researching and working with nurserys), which were installed 3 weeks ago. I suppose we build a shade screen?
A fatsia starts the alternating line of fatsia/camelias. The farthest left and a 2nd one in will likey be the most affected. I don't think the camelia will tolerate the afternoon sun either.
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