In the wide fields and fresh air of the countryside, people enjoy the bliss of having spacious courtyards. However, in this vast land, tree planting is not a simple agricultural work, but a science that carries rich cultural traditions and taboos. There is a saying that "the house does not plant the five shade trees" has been passed down to this day, warning people of the five kinds of trees that should not be planted around the house. So, what exactly are these five types of trees?Let's dive into their historical origins and cultural connotations.
The courtyard of the countryside is a place where people can mingle with nature. Different from urban apartments, rural residents often choose to plant various trees in front of and behind their houses on this land to enjoy and improve their quality of life. These trees not only provide shade in the summer, but also purify the air and improve the living environment. However, tree planting is not a simple farm job, but a science full of cultural traditions and taboos.
Since ancient times, people have been very cautious in the choice of trees, forming a series of cultural traditions and taboos about tree planting. Among them, there is a saying that "the house does not plant the five shade trees" has been passed down from generation to generation in the countryside, reminding people that there are five kinds of trees that should not be planted around the house. The five types of trees are pine, mulberry, locust, willow, and poplar. Despite their own characteristics and values in nature, they are considered unlucky trees in rural cultural traditions and are not suitable for planting around homes.
The pine and cypress tree often grows in high mountains and cemeteries in nature, and is regarded as a symbol of immortality and nobility because of its evergreen and resilient character. However, tradition holds that planting pines and cypresses around the house symbolizes a tomb tree and may bring yin energy to the home. In addition, the pine cypress also gives off a unique fragrance that may affect appetite and physical health.
Mulberry trees are considered to be unlucky trees because of their homonym and the word "mourning". Ancient people paid great attention to reunion and family happiness, so they avoided things related to "mourning", including mulberry trees. In addition, mulberry trees may become leafy as they grow, affecting indoor lighting and even posing a potential threat to the foundation of the house.
The locust tree is considered unlucky because of part of the character "locust", which was regarded as a bad omen in ancient times. It is also believed that the dense foliage of locust trees interferes with indoor lighting, causing occupants to lack vitality and energy in a dimly lit environment. Although locust trees grow densely in nature, they are believed to bring bad luck around homes, so people often avoid planting locust trees near family homes.
The willow tree, because of its homonym with the word "flow", is believed to be a sign of bad luck for a loss of wealth, especially for families engaged in business. In addition, willow trees produce a lot of flocculent during their growth, especially in spring, when these flocculent hairs flutter in the air, causing inconvenience to people's lives, especially for those who are allergic to pollen, which may trigger allergic reactions.
Poplars grow in a wide range of conditions in nature, but there are also disadvantages to planting poplars around homes. First of all, poplar trees have large leaves, which make a rattling sound when the wind rises at night, and some people may feel restless and affect sleep. Secondly, in the spring, poplars will shed a lot of fluff, and these fluffs can cause allergic symptoms and cause health problems for some people.
Although these five species of trees have their unique growth characteristics and values in nature, they are regarded as unlucky trees in rural cultural traditions, and are not suitable for planting around homes. Although these traditions have faded in modern society, they still reflect people's reverence for nature and the expectation of family happiness.