Trees, dominant in the landscape and long-lasting, were from the first stories important symbols. The tree of life, representing human’s continual search for immorality, was a common ancient...
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Willow trees are deciduous (leaves fall each year), and originated in China. The drooping branches led them to be known as “weeping willows.” Willow bark is used for medicine and various...
What Do Olive Trees Symbolize? (Don’t Waste Olive Your Time Looking for the Answer!)
Olive trees are evergreens. They have been an important part of human culture for thousands of years. Olives symbolize the Mediterranean, food and drink, family, and celebrations. ...
Trees can represent many things, especially symbolizing life. But, dead trees also symbolize many things, not only death and destruction. Dead trees can even symbolize life and rebirth and are used...
Elms are large shade trees which are deciduous (lose leaves regularly). Elms from ancient times were popular ornamental trees. Elms are good for the environment and have many uses such as food for...
Bamboo “trees” are actually a type of grass with large, woody stems (culms). Bamboo favors warm climates, especially in Asia. Bamboo has many uses and is environmentally friendly. They are...