Ancestral wisdom: “Never cut down these three trees, future generations will enjoy great wealth and abundance.” What are these trees?

Our ancestors often passed down the tradition of planting trees with positive meanings in feng shui, hoping to seek wealth, fortune, and peace for their families. When there are these three special trees planted within the family’s premises, it is often believed that they should not be cut down. This is seen as preserving the source of wealth, avoiding destruction that could lead to difficulties and unfortunate risks in life.

Hoa Hoe Tree

Nowadays, the Hoa Hoe tree is often found in parks and residential buildings, with its dark green leaves and tall stature, creating a resemblance to green clouds from a distance. It not only attracts attention with its beautiful appearance, but also draws interest with its white flowers, which have aesthetic value and can also be used in traditional medicine as a medicinal herb.

According to a legend, in ancient times, when officials and soldiers expelled villagers from their villages, but the villagers stubbornly refused to leave their homeland, they rose up and confronted the court. The Hoa Hoe tree was considered a protector of wealth for homeowners and had an effect of warding off evil, so people would not casually cut down this tree to preserve luck and wealth.

Du Tree

The Du tree, also known as the money tree, is the second type of tree that our ancestors avoided cutting down. The leaves of the Du tree are known as du tien leaves, with a sweet taste and being an alluring source of food, especially when the leaves continue to be used as attractive dishes. In times of famine, our ancestors could use Du leaves as a food source, with a refreshing and appealing taste.

The bark of the Du tree is also valuable, as it can be used as medicine in cases where medical exploration is not feasible. The action of our ancestors, not cutting down the Du tree, was mainly to ensure that this plant continues to bring benefits to future generations, demonstrating concern for sustainable development.

Willow Tree

The Willow tree, a familiar symbol from childhood to adulthood, is associated with us through poetry and folk songs in literature. In feng shui, the Willow tree not only carries the connection to memories and the sadness of separation, but is also considered a symbol of hope that we nurture.

The strong vitality of the Willow tree not only attracts with its delicate beauty, but also integrates many beautiful meanings and remarkable healing abilities. Therefore, it is advised not to cut down the Willow tree under any circumstances.

People cherish and love the Willow tree, understand what they are doing, and respect these traditions for the benefit of future generations. This action is a way of sending the message that natural resources should not be destroyed for short-term benefits. It is also a warning to the modern generation about the need for controlled development, emphasizing that sustainable development is a key factor in protecting and maintaining the environment.