According to feng shui, the area in front of the house is an important location for attracting wealth and receiving positive energy, so the choice of what tree to plant in front of the house is a concern for many people. With a guava tree, is it suitable to plant it in front of the house?
About guava tree
The guava tree belongs to the fruit-bearing type of tree, with hard wood stems. Its scientific name is Psidium guyjava L. and it originated from tropical America. It belongs to the Myrtaceae – Myrtle family. The guava tree has an average height of about 5 – 7m and its wide canopy makes it suitable for planting in open spaces. The guava leaves are oval-shaped, about 10 – 15cm long and 5 – 7cm wide, with thorny tips. The guava flowers are hermaphrodite and can grow in clusters. The flowers are white, delicate, and easily shed.
In Vietnam, guava trees are well-known fruit trees and are grown in various provinces and cities. Guava leaves are also commonly used as an accompaniment to nem, a popular Vietnamese dish. Guava leaves are also a medicinal herb in folk medicine and traditional medicine.
Guava is a fruit rich in vitamin C. It is not an expensive fruit but is widely recognized and loved for its many benefits. There are different varieties of guava such as guava gang, guava fat, guava buffalo, guava peach, guava se,… In the past, guava was mainly planted for its fruits and leaves, but recently it has been popularized as a bonsai tree for home decoration.
Is it good to plant guava tree in front of the house?
– Aesthetic and scientific aspects:
The guava tree is a woody tree that provides shade, making the space in front of the house cool and pleasant. Nowadays, there are many bonsai guava trees with different sizes and shapes, which enhances the artistic value and beauty of the landscape. Large guava trees should be planted behind or on the left side of the house, while guava bonsai and small-sized guava trees can be planted in front of the house.
– Feng shui aspect:
In feng shui, the guava tree symbolizes strong vitality and firmness. Planting a guava tree in front of the house brings opportunities for prosperity, warmth, abundance, and happiness to the homeowners.
Therefore, it is recommended to plant a guava tree in front of the house. However, homeowners should also take note of the following to avoid affecting the luck and well-being of the family members:
+ Planting location:
Although planting in front of the house is good, homeowners should avoid planting trees in the center of the main gate or pathway. It is also advisable to choose guava varieties that do not grow too large to avoid shading the entire front yard.
If planting natural guava trees, the height of the trees should be controlled. Regularly trim the leaves and branches to focus the nutrients on the fruits and essential parts.
+ During leaf shedding season, regularly clean the area to keep it clean and cool. Additionally, you can prune all the leaves during this time.
+ Remove any dead branches. If the guava tree dies, replace it with another tree in the same location. The replacement tree can be another guava tree or any fruit tree that is compatible with feng shui and preferred by the homeowner.
According to feng shui experts, guava trees are suitable for planting by people of any destiny or age.
