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Should we plant a silk tree in front of our house?

Many people are curious about whether or not to plant a Si tree in front of their house. Let's explore this.

17 December, 2023

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The Si tree is a woody plant that lives for many years, with some trees living up to hundreds of years. Mature trees can grow up to 20 – 25m tall, with a slightly smooth, grayish-white bark. The distinctive feature of this tree is its aerial roots. These roots grow out from the trunk and upper branches, extending downwards into the ground to absorb water and nutrients. Once they reach the ground, these roots will continue to grow larger and form a support system around the main trunk, making the tree more majestic and stable.

The leaves of the Si tree are glossy green and oval-shaped. They grow alternately on the branches. The leaves are quite large, about 10-15cm long and 5-6cm wide, with a pointed or rounded tip. The leaf stalk is 1.5-3.5cm long. The young leaves have white hairs. The Si fruit is a fleshy fruit, usually growing at the top of the branches. The fruit is green when young, pink when ripe, and turns dark purple when mature. The fruiting season usually occurs around May-June each year.

The Si tree is native to Southeast Asian countries, India, Laos, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, and Australia. It often grows wild in areas affected by tides, relying on riverbanks, streams, and canals.

Should you plant Si trees in front of your house?

According to Feng Shui, these are considered negative plants that can be inhabited by spirits or demons, which is not good for the energy inside the house due to the dense growth of the tree’s branches penetrating deep into the ground, creating gloomy images during dusk and nighttime. Therefore, according to this belief, Si trees should not be planted in front of the house.

If you still want to plant Si trees, you should choose bonsai-shaped ones. These are small-sized trees that can be used for decoration and embellishment.

Absolutely do not plant trees taller than 12-15m in front of the house. These types of trees are usually planted in temples and pagodas only.

Notes when planting Si trees in front of the house

For ornamental Si trees, you should pay attention to the following:

– Choose small-sized trees, approximately 1m in height.

– Do not plant a single tree alone, combine different types of ornamental trees to enhance the life force of the house.

– Plant Si trees in odd numbers or balanced pairs.

– Pay attention to the placement of the Si tree, it should not be placed in the center, facing West or Southwest.

– If you want to move to a house that already has Si trees, you need to carefully consider the factors or redesign the architectural orientation of the house.