Many people who have a yard at home like to plant trees in addition to flowers. There are trees in the yard, which not only appear more layered, but also make the yard more beautiful. Moreover, trees are the "soul" of the yard and the reflection and extension of the spirit. Some trees are economical and practical, have a long lifespan, and are hundreds or even thousands of years old. They have witnessed the prosperity and changes of the family. Countless years later, they have become "old antiques".
However, there are certain things to pay attention to when planting trees in the yard. Many people's yards are not very big, and they are most taboo about planting trees that grow too fast and are too tall in front of their homes. It is believed that the tree will grow taller than the house, which will easily attract the wind, is unsafe, and will block sunlight and sight lines. The following three kinds of "house-holding trees" can be planted no matter whether the yard is large or small. They have good meanings of longevity and auspiciousness, and can also become "family heirlooms".
The first species, Podocarpus
Podocarpus, because when it bears fruit, the fruit looks like a monk with his hands clasped together in the temple. When mature, the fruit will change from green to red, and then to purple, like an Arhat wearing a cassock. And got its name. Many people regard Podocarpus as a pine tree and think it is unlucky to plant it at home. In fact, they are two plants from different families. The pine tree is a plant of the Pinaceae genus Pinus; while the Podocarpus is an evergreen coniferous tree of the Podocarpus family genus.
Podocarpus is green all year round, with elegant and upright charm and proud momentum. It is very long-lived and can live for hundreds or even thousands of years. In many places in the south, podocarpus is one of the most common greening tree species in some people's courtyards, high-end residential areas, and villas. It is also regarded as a "housekeeping tree" and a "house-keeping tree."
There is also a popular saying among the people: "If a family has Podocarpus, they will not be poor for generations to come." In ancient times, Podocarpus was a common "feng shui tree" in the courtyards of wealthy families. It was endowed with beautiful meanings such as good luck and eliminating evil spirits, longevity and health, wealth and good fortune, and represented people's yearning and spiritual pursuit for a better life.
After the Podocarpus fruit matures in August to September, after removing the outer skin, the pulp can be eaten or squeezed to drink. It also has certain functions of reducing swelling and pain, dispelling wind and dampness, and relieving joint and bone pain. After the podocarpus grows into a material, its material is fine and uniform, easy to process, and can be used to make furniture, utensils, stationery, agricultural tools, etc.
Podocarpus likes a warm, humid and sunny growing environment. It is also slightly tolerant of shade, but not cold-tolerant. In northern areas, it can only be grown in pots, and it can be overwintered indoors in winter. However, Podocarpus grows slowly, has a long lifespan, strong germination, and is resistant to pruning. It is also an excellent material for creating bonsai. After careful repair and shaping, the longer the Podocarpus tree is grown, the stronger its trunk will become, simple and vigorous, and its green leaves are elegant and beautiful. It looks fresh and pleasing to the eye, with solemn majesty and auspiciousness. Put it at home, it is elegant and stylish, showing the owner's home taste. Moreover, the older the Podocarpus tree is, the more valuable it is.
The second type, boxwood
boxwood, is common in many places in the north and south of my country. Boxwood is ordinary but extraordinary, and is known as the "gentleman among trees". It has a long history in China and carries important cultural, artistic and other values. Folks often say: "A boxwood family is a pillar for generations to come", which expresses people's praise and love for boxwood. Li Shizhen said in "Compendium of Materia Medica": "The world's most important boxwood has no fire and a tight wood, which is the best for combing, gouging and sealing."
Boxwood has tough wood, fine texture, smooth as jade, and is almost invisible to the naked eye. Brown eyes, solemn color Elegant, initially milky yellow, the color will change from light to dark as time goes by, and the shape is natural. It can be used to carve various wood carving crafts, furniture items, etc., so that the boxwood carving has a simple and elegant beauty, and the temperament is noble and elegant. The atmosphere is high-grade and has high economic, cultural and collection value. Moreover, "boxwood carving" is already one of China's national intangible cultural heritages.
However, boxwood grows slowly, and there is a saying that it "shrinks by an inch in leap years", which is also called "thousand-year dwarf". Boxwood aniseed is very rare, and it takes a long time to cultivate a mature boxwood tree.Therefore, the older the boxwood, the higher its value.
As the folk saying goes: "The king of birds is called the phoenix, and the king of trees is the boxwood." In many places, people regard boxwood as the "house tree" in the yard. Boxwood has an extremely long life, wide adaptability, many varieties, evergreen leaves, and elegant fragrance. The leaves and roots can be used as medicine. Boxwood leaves have the effects of sterilization, anti-inflammation and hemostasis; the roots of Boxwood have the effects of dispelling wind and dampness, promoting qi and activating blood circulation.
Boxwood has strong cold tolerance and germination ability. Therefore, it is used as one of the excellent greening tree species in many areas in the north and south. In addition to being planted on the ground, it can also be planted in pots. Boxwood is resistant to pruning and easy to shape. It is one of the famous "Four Bonsai Masters". You can choose to plant some boxwood varieties with the potential to appreciate in value, and carefully build them into exquisite bonsai works of art, making the tree more graceful and vigorous, with exquisite, delicate and shiny leaves, elegant and good-looking, and the boxwood will also bloom and bear fruit, making it festive and auspicious. ; The older the tree and bonsai are, the more vigorous and simple they will be, and the older the boxwood bonsai will be, the higher its value will be.
The third species, pomegranate tree
pomegranate , was brought back to China by Zhang Qian of the Han Dynasty when he was on an envoy to the Western Regions. In ancient times, it was regarded as a "mascot" and a symbol of "more children, more blessings", wealth, auspiciousness and prosperity. The pomegranate tree blooms beautifully and redly, and the flowers and fruits can be admired and eaten. Moreover, the life of the pomegranate tree is also very long. Planting one in the yard can accompany the growth of several generations. It has flowers and fruits and fruits in spring and autumn. It also means that life is prosperous, life is happy and sweet, and the family is prosperous. It is Many people like to plant fruit trees in their yards as one of the "township trees."
Pomegranate is full of treasures and has many functions. Pomegranate leaves , Pomegranate peel , Pomegranate flowers can all be used as medicine. The fruit can be eaten directly or squeezed into juice, suitable for all ages. Pomegranate is rich in vitamin C, minerals, anthocyanins and other antioxidant ingredients and nutrients, which are beneficial to human health, beauty and beauty, and also have a protective effect on the eyes. However, don’t eat too much at one time to prevent erosion of tooth enamel.
Nowadays, there are many varieties of pomegranate trees with wide adaptability. They can be planted in many areas in the north and south, either in pots or on the ground. Pomegranate trees like fertilizer. When planting, apply enough base fertilizer. Whether it is a potted plant or a ground plant, pay attention to planting it in a sunny place. The more sunlight there is, the more flowers and fruits will be produced, and the pomegranates will be red and sweet.
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