Question

Best orientation in single hedge row is?

• A. North-South
• B. East-West
• C. North-East
• D. South-East

Hint:

Hedge row orientation affects sunlight exposure:
North-South: Both east and west sides of the hedge get good sunlight during different parts of the day. This promotes even growth within the hedge and is often preferred for maximizing light capture and minimizing shading of adjacent areas.
East-West: The south side gets full sun, but the north side can be heavily shaded.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: An East-West hedge keeps one side (north) shaded for most of the day, since the shadow barely moves.
Step 2: A North-South hedge throws its shadow east in the morning and west in the evening, so the shadow keeps shifting and no side stays dark all day.
Step 3: Diagonal layouts (NE, SE) only give partial, uneven benefit of this shadow movement.
Step 4: Hence the correct orientation is North-South.