According to traditional Feng Shui, trees growing close to a house are believed to influence the surrounding environment. The following are traditional sayings and placement beliefs.
Traditional Feng Shui Sayings About Trees
1. A tree bending toward the house is traditionally said to symbolize welcoming good fortune.
2. Peach and apricot trees planted in front of the entrance are traditionally associated with romance and joyful celebrations.
3. A heavy beam directly facing the entrance is traditionally considered unfavorable.
4. A single tree standing directly in front of the main entrance is traditionally regarded as inauspicious.
5. A grove of peach trees facing the entrance is traditionally associated with Yin energy.
6. A doorway facing a forest is traditionally believed to bring frequent illness.
7. Two trees standing directly in front of the entrance are traditionally said to increase worries within the family.
8. A lone tree standing on flat ground is traditionally associated with loneliness.
9. Very old or unusually large trees are traditionally believed to symbolize declining fortune.
10. Tall trees with sparse branches are traditionally associated with poor harvests.
11. Swollen tree roots are traditionally considered unfavorable.
12. Bamboo growing in circular formations is traditionally associated with family separation.
13. Dead or dried trees are traditionally believed to symbolize fear and misfortune.
14. Large trees on the left side of a house are traditionally considered more favorable than large trees on the right side.
15. A large tree embracing the house is traditionally believed to symbolize lasting wealth.
16. If a large tree blocks the back of the house, traditional Feng Shui associates it with declining financial luck.
17. Dead trees directly facing the entrance are traditionally associated with fire-related misfortune.
18. Hanging vines and branches are traditionally believed to symbolize instability.
19. Dead trees growing on the roof are traditionally considered highly unfavorable.
20. A large tree pressing directly against the entrance is traditionally associated with difficulties in family growth.
21. Fruit trees leaning toward the left side are traditionally linked with disputes and illness.
22. Tree tops leaning outward are traditionally associated with legal troubles.
23. Tree tops pointing toward water are traditionally believed to symbolize attracting illness.
24. Two large trees tightly surrounding a house are traditionally believed to create pressure on the family.
25. Trees shaped like crouching oxen are traditionally associated with frequent illness.
26. Banana trees planted directly in front of the house are traditionally considered unfavorable.
27. Cloth hanging in front of the entrance is traditionally believed to block wealth.
28. Dead trees in front of the house are traditionally associated with financial loss.
29. Lush vegetation in front of the house is traditionally regarded as a sign of joyful events.
Traditional Feng Shui Views on Large Trees Near a House
According to traditional Feng Shui, if there is only one large tree and it is more than 40 meters (about 131 feet) away from the house, its influence is generally considered minimal.
If you are living temporarily in a house near a large tree, traditional Feng Shui suggests that a short stay is less concerning than long-term residence.
If a large tree is within approximately 40 meters of your home, some traditional practices recommend removing it if possible. If the tree belongs to someone else and cannot be removed, one traditional method suggests digging a deep trench between the tree and the house to separate the tree roots from reaching the property.
Traditional Feng Shui also believes that the larger the trees and the longer people live near them, the stronger their influence may become. If there are only a few smaller trees nearby, their influence is generally considered much less significant.
Some restaurants intentionally place large trees inside their dining areas because the Chinese character for "surrounded" (困) resembles a building enclosing a tree. In business settings, this arrangement is traditionally regarded as less favorable.
On the other hand, homes surrounded by bamboo forests are often considered auspicious. Bamboo has long been associated with elegance and vitality in traditional culture.
There is a traditional saying that "the condition of a tree reflects the condition of its owner." If a tree around a home becomes unhealthy beyond recovery, some traditions recommend removing it.
Trees blocking sunlight may reduce natural light around a home. Birds nesting in large trees may also leave droppings nearby. Extensive root systems can affect surrounding ground conditions and, in some situations, may interfere with building foundations.
According to traditional Feng Shui, large trees continually absorb water and nutrients from the surrounding soil. Symbolically, they are also believed to absorb the positive energy needed by the home's occupants. If a large tree occupies the most favorable Feng Shui position around a house, it is traditionally believed to reduce the home's beneficial energy.
Another traditional concern is that very tall trees may attract lightning during thunderstorms, increasing potential safety risks.
Feng Shui Taboos for Planting Willow Trees
Traditional Feng Shui advises against planting willow trees directly behind a house, especially large willow trees.
According to these traditional beliefs, willow trees planted behind a residence are associated with financial instability, difficulty accumulating wealth, family illness, and challenges for future generations. These ideas belong to traditional Feng Shui folklore and are cultural beliefs rather than scientifically established facts.
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