They love full sun. If you deprive them of it, they will seek it. Back row trees grow taller than the front row trees.
Some clones are very tight and it is hard to see the bud.
After planting water them. Replace the soil back in the hole, tamp and water . Mix a tablespoon of Stockosorb with the dirt before you put it back in the hole. Use the planter I offer. You will get all your cuttings planted in one day, just make sure you keep them watered until they are well established.