What fruit trees are good to plant in a courtyard? A roundup of the meanings of prosperity-bringing fruit trees

Home is a safe harbor in everyone's heart. In the past, large families with courtyards liked to plant a few fruit trees, because they bloom and bear fruit, which also symbolizes the good omen of family prosperity; at the same time, the ripe fruit can be shared with neighbors. So, which fruit trees have good meanings and are also suitable for planting in a courtyard?

Apple tree

The apple tree symbolizes peace and good fortune, and is the most common fruit tree in our country. Since ancient times it has been said that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, which shows the high value of this fruit. In ancient times, when getting married, the bride would wait for an apple to taste together with the groom, symbolizing a life of peace and happiness. Therefore, families with a courtyard must plant an apple tree, so they can enjoy apple blossoms in spring and eat big apples in summer. Generally speaking, an apple tree usually lives as long as 50 years, so it can bear fruit about 2 to 3 years after planting, and the longer it is grown, the more fruit it will produce.

Care: Apple trees are cold-tolerant and heat-tolerant, with fairly strong adaptability. They can withstand temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees and as high as 35 degrees. They like sunlight, so apple trees planted in the ground should be placed in a sunny spot. For soil, loose, fertile, slightly acidic soil rich in humus is best. As for watering, do not water all the time, about once every 8 to 10 days.

Pomegranate tree

The pomegranate tree symbolizes boosting wealth and dispelling bad energy. In ancient times people called it "a thousand chambers in one membrane, a thousand seeds as one," and liked to plant it on the east side of the courtyard. In spring, the pomegranate tree sprouts green young leaves, full of vitality; in autumn, bright red pomegranates hang all over the branches, both beautiful and festive; in midsummer, the red flowers are like fire, especially vivid and eye-catching.

Care: The pomegranate tree is a fruit tree that likes sunlight. If planted in the ground, a seedling needs 10 years to bear fruit, while a grafted or cutting-grown pomegranate needs 3 to 5 years to bear fruit. However, although the fruit takes a long time to come, the pomegranate tree lives quite long; with proper care, its lifespan can reach more than 200 years.

Persimmon tree

The persimmon tree's fruit is bright red, like a red lantern, so it symbolizes that everything goes as one wishes, everything goes smoothly, and everything is peaceful. In terms of lifespan, it can generally reach more than 300 years. At the same time, persimmons are fairly rich in nutritional value and can moisten the lungs and stop bleeding, among other effects.

Care: As long as a warm, sunny environment is ensured, it can bloom all over the branches. When propagating, choose to do it in a season or autumn, cut healthy branches, insert them diagonally into loose, well-drained ground, and do not water too frequently afterward.