Planting trees in graves is taboo. Planting trees in rural graves is three taboos.

1, not a tree with thorns. A tree with thorns is a great murderer. Plant a thorny tree in front of the grave. For example, common jujube trees and black locust trees in rural areas. There is a thorn in the tree that says it will hurt your eyes. The owner of the cemetery is prone to eye diseases and even severe blindness in future generations. If this kind of tree grows vigorously and covers the grave, it will affect the health of future generations. This is an evil elephant.

2. cypress trees can be planted in front of the grave. Planting cypress in the cemetery not only has the function of soil and water conservation and tomb protection, but also symbolizes the meaning of eternal life or reincarnation, and also symbolizes the idea that the deceased will never die. Moreover, there is a folk legend: it is said that there was an evil beast named raccoon in ancient times, who liked to steal corpses and livers. Every night, he comes out to dig graves and eat corpses. This beast is flexible, quick-moving, elusive, but afraid of tigers and cypresses. Therefore, in order to avoid this evil beast, the ancients often set up Shi Hu and planted cypress trees in the cemetery. This tradition has continued to this day. It is very common to plant cypress trees in rural graves now.

There are many exquisite places for future generations to plant trees behind the grave. Generally, one tombstone can be placed on both sides. If the tomb is large in size, it can be varied, but the principle of pairing should be grasped. It can also be planted behind the grave. If you plant trees behind the grave. There is a backer behind. Future generations will get help from the nobles. If the branches and leaves of trees can cover the grave. It means to enjoy the cool and shade. Traditional geomantic omen believes that it has the meaning of yin and future generations.