Queen Light Requirements

[JimR]

I am considering putting in a couple of (silver) Queens in a spot near a pool, under oak canopy well inside the San Antonio, TX heat sink. My concern is that, given the house location and the canopy, this spot gets only dappled sunlight.  How much light does a queen need? Or, conversly, how much shade can they tolerate?  My other queens are in a coastal location in full sun.  If they are going to be problematic at this location, any alternative suggestions would be welcome.

[topwater]

I can't think of any large palm happy in TX that doesn't want full sun. Tough question. This won't help, but I would definitively plant a few Chamaedorea cataractarum in the shade, I think they're 9a happy. 

[topwater]

I take that back, most Livistona look better in the shade than in full sun, plus they're cold hardy.  I'd be thinking L. chinensis, saribus, decora as they are relatively easy to find. 

[topwater]

Check out Stevetoad's Livistona fulva thread.  Knock out good looking. 

[JimR]

Thanks. I am planning a couple of Chammies in other spots, particularly the more shaded ones. I really want something large and tropical here at poolside.