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Tuesday - October 19, 2004
From: Austin, TX
Region: Southwest
Topic: Shade Tolerant
Title: Part sun and part shade
Answered by: Stephen Brueggerhoff
QUESTION:
What is the difference between part sun and part shade?ANSWER:
The terms part sun and part shade are used interchangeably by the horticulture industry. Part sun is classified as a garden receiving 4-6 hours of sun with dappled shade from trees as well as approximately 4 hours of sun with shade either in the morning or afternoon.More Shade Tolerant Questions
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