full sun zone 8 for portugal laurel

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    allen968allen968
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    the supplier in OR indicated they can grow in full sun in zone 8, however I planted two and the hot sun burned them up. I am trying two more but the leaves are turning brown too. I keep them watered every other day and when it’s >100 then every day but I don’t think they can tolerate all day sun.

    Anybody have success growing them in the hot TX heat?

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    karen-5ee7294fb0581Karen
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    Hello allen968, maybe you need to protect them for this first year, I’m thinking something like a shade net? They use them in hot places, even just a 15-30% shade factor will block out the worst of the sun.

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