We have a Gardenia with a N-NW facing lanai. The nice thing about the Gardenia is all the light you get through the kitchen windows, side light by the front door and the window above the front door no matter which way you are facing. Depending on the elevation you pick those windows go all the way to the floor and the entry overhand provides shade in the heat of the day. We like the shady lanai but do get some morning and afternoon sun through the sides and you can still watch the sunsets without all the afternoon heat of a direct southern exposure. But as jimbo2012 says - "it's all about the correct choice for U"
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