How would planting tall conifers in a straight hedge work out?
Aside that I have already answered this question, a straight row never works in planting a hedge row or wind breaker. Offset or the zig-zag you proposed is the way to go. The Ley you propose to use are subject to distruction from both ice and wet snow. One species infected with either pest or disease wipes out the entire row and your monies and effort. The zig-zag allows for different textures, different species, different disease and insect protection. It allows you to introduce different textures and interest. Ever seen a row of Arborvitae infected with Bagworm that had to be removed? A row of same of some 250′ planted at 4′ cost $3,000 to plant, after ten years $7,500 to remove. Go to your local County Extension Agent (State College Ext.) if you find my info to be wrong. The Ley is subject to Ice and snow damage and can not be dependable as a windbreak. Fact is that at 3′ you’ll pay about $20. To replace it you will pay over $100 after five years. I’ll amend my earlier recs. Include
