One of the best JM's for sun if you don't have a partial shaded spot ... has great color in spring, does not burn in summer and glows in fall. I personally like this tree even if you don’t have a sun problem. It is just a really pretty nicely shaped upright grower. It has become in it’s own right a favorite of mine. And being able to place it anywhere …how can ya lose. Highly recommended developed for the south