The folk saying "If there are five trees in the yard, your descendants will always be rich" refers to which trees? What is the reason?

Since ancient times, people have been particularly persistent in their customs. Superstitious people will seriously abide by the taboos and do's and don'ts of the older generation, and believe that once they encounter adversity in life, it may be inseparable from the Feng Shui of their home, especially the view of the trees planted at the door of their home.

Trees have many benefits for nature and humans. They can not only purify the environment, but also satisfy the taste buds. Basically, every rural household will plant a few big trees in front of their house, but when it comes to planting trees, not all trees can be planted.

People usually say that you should avoid planting mulberry trees, willow trees and pear trees in front of your house. Take the pear tree for example. The Chinese character "梨" in pear is homophonic with the Chinese character "离", which means separation and is unlucky. We also often hear the saying "If there are five trees in the yard, your descendants will always be rich", so what are these five trees?

Speaking of pomegranate trees, I will think of the old saying "Eastern pomegranates are gold, western persimmons are silver". So, we can plant pomegranate trees in the east of our yard. Pomegranate trees are also one of the most common trees in rural areas. Almost every family has a pomegranate tree.

The pomegranate tree is one of the few trees that can be used for viewing and eating. The pomegranate tree is highly adaptable and is not too picky about the environment and soil. It can be grown in most areas.

In addition, when the pomegranate tree is ripe, the whole tree is full of red fruits. Red is an auspicious color for people. Friends who have eaten pomegranates know that when you peel a pomegranate, it is full of seeds, densely packed together, and each one is filled with sweet juice, which is very delicious.

The "seed" in pomegranate also represents "son", which means that the family that has a pomegranate tree will have many children and grandchildren, and a prosperous population. Therefore, if you can plant a pomegranate tree in the east of your home, it will not only look good, but also produce sweet fruits. Moreover, the pomegranate tree represents the expectations and blessings for the whole family, which is very pleasing.

After talking about the pomegranate tree on the east side, which is a symbol of fertility and good fortune, let's take a look at the persimmon tree on the west side. As mentioned above, planting a persimmon tree on the west side of the yard can also bring good luck and wealth to the family. Like the pomegranate tree, the persimmon tree has no requirements for the planting area and climate, and is very easy to grow.

The lifespan of a persimmon tree is several hundred years, but even though it is over a hundred years old, it bears abundant fruits every year. In autumn, the persimmon tree is full of orange-red persimmons, which look like red lanterns hanging on the tree from a distance, giving people a very auspicious feeling.

In addition to being worry-free and having a high yield, the persimmon tree also has a very good meaning. From the homonym of the word "柿", we often say "everything goes well, and everything you wish for comes true", so with such a beautiful meaning, the persimmon tree has become a must-plant tree on the west side of every house.

The golden tree is a tree that every household likes to plant. Just hearing the name of the golden tree has a good meaning. But it is difficult to find a real golden tree in this world, so people found the tree that is most similar to the golden tree, the ginkgo tree.

Many people don't know that the Ginkgo tree is known as a "living fossil". It is very precious and rare. Because it grows very slowly and its number is very small, it is called the giant panda among trees.

Ginkgo trees are very beautiful in shape and have relatively few pests. After planting them in the yard, they do not need much treatment. Not only can they be used as viewing trees in your spare time, but their yellow leaves can also bring a warm feeling to the entire yard. In addition, the lifespan of ginkgo trees is very long, and they can accompany the descendants of this family for several generations.

It is precisely because of the long life of the ginkgo tree that it is planted in the yard to symbolize longevity. Every autumn, the whole ginkgo tree turns golden, and from a distance it looks like a tree full of gold, with beautiful colors. When the leaves fall in the yard, the whole yard looks like a ground full of gold, representing that the family is rich and there is money everywhere. So planting a golden tree will attract wealth. Planting a ginkgo tree in the yard not only represents longevity but also wealth.

The five trees also include the jujube tree, which is familiar to everyone and is especially common in rural courtyards. The jujubes produced by the jujube tree are crisp and sweet, and have high nutritional value. The older generation always said, "Three jujubes a day will keep you healthy forever." And the jujube tree can survive in the south or north, in extreme cold or heat, so it is also loved by many planting families.

Moreover, because "jujube" and "early" have the same pronunciation, the jujube tree is also called "early tree". Generally, it takes three to five years for peach, apricot or pear trees to bear fruit and sell them, but the jujube tree can be sold in the same year, so planting a jujube tree means catching the first train in everything you do, getting rich early, and getting promoted early.

Moreover, dates are also used in weddings. People usually put red dates and longans on the bed of the newlyweds. This practice is not only a blessing for the two newlyweds, but also a hope that they can "have a baby soon."

When talking about osmanthus, the first thing that comes to mind is the fragrance of osmanthus. When the osmanthus flowers bloom, as long as someone has planted an osmanthus tree, the whole village will be filled with the refreshing fragrance of osmanthus, which will make people feel relaxed and happy. Osmanthus is also one of the top ten traditional famous flowers in China.

As the saying goes, "In front of the door of the osmanthus tree, a noble person stands inside the door." In ancient times, every time the imperial examination was held, the osmanthus tree was in bloom, so those who passed the examination were compared to "winning the laurel." Therefore, the osmanthus tree also symbolizes a smooth official career and success in the imperial examination.

Not only that, "Gui" and "Gui" are homophones, representing noble people and help from noble people. Planting osmanthus trees in the yard has a very beautiful meaning. For children who want to take the imperial examinations, planting an osmanthus tree has become a custom.

In fact, whether planting pomegranate trees, persimmon trees, ginkgo trees, jujube trees and osmanthus trees in the yard can really make descendants prosperous, long-lived and safe remains to be studied. However, people place their yearning for a better life on these trees that can make the environment beautiful and satisfy their appetite, which can be regarded as killing two birds with one stone.

However, if you want to live a rich and happy life, you can't rely solely on these five trees in the courtyard. After all, in today's society, you still have to rely on diligence and hard work to live the life you want. In the face of customs and superstitions, everyone should be cautious and believe that getting rich must be achieved through hard work.

Then again, nowadays the whole earth is covered with gray by industrial pollution, automobile exhaust, etc. If you have the conditions, you can plant more trees. These trees not only bring hope and sustenance to yourself, but also contribute to the green environment for our earth.