Even in ancient times, people clearly defined which trees could be planted near the house and which should not be on the site.
Centuries of observation and experience helped our ancestors understand which plants attract happiness and well-being, and which, on the contrary, attract negativity.
What trees can be planted
According to popular belief, cherry is considered a symbol of fertility and abundance. There is an ancient sign that a fire lit under a cherry tree during the flowering period promises wealth to the family.
In other cultures, the cherry tree is also a symbol of all that is positive. For example, in China, the tree is associated with good luck.
In ancient times, it was believed that the rose hip is a symbol of love and family happiness. Now it is an ornamental plant that looks nice at any time of the year.
The pear is a symbol of stability and well-being. The tree was also associated with motherhood by our ancestors. And the rowan tree was called a kind of shield against black magic and the "evil eye".
What else can be planted near the house, according to beliefs:
- larch;
- apple tree;
- maple;
- viburnum;
- spruce;
- acacia;
- juniper.
What you can't plant near your home
The ancestors planted the birch tree not on the plot itself, but behind the fence. They liked to put benches under it and relax in the shade of the tree.
There are many negative associations with the willow. For example, it was believed that the person who planted this tree would die in the same year. In addition, ancestors believed that a willow should not be planted in the year of a child's birth. It was believed that this could doom the child to an unhappy life.
Aspen has long been associated with bitterness and death. Thuja has a similar reputation. It is even called a "cemetery plant."
What else should not be planted, according to beliefs:
- pine;
- poplar;
- walnut;
- oak.
Not all modern homeowners believe in omens. For example, thuja is a popular plant that is often planted near the house. Some still maintain a certain caution and place the evergreen beauty behind the fence.
