Yes, where in the world? Cornwall UK?
Planting in a hole in the clay is almost exactly the worst possible situation I can think of for tree aloes. It would have been preferable to plant it in a raised bed. Maybe lifting it is an option.
They don't need shade. They do need water in some climates, and when in pots. Same goes for fertilizer in some soils, or in pots. In my nursery we fed all summer. You may need to lime the soil if your clay is acid.
Here are a couple I sold to a friend less than 17 years ago:
https://garden.org/thread/view...