Trees unsuitable for planting in front of graves: These trees have developed roots, such as peach trees, willow trees, mulberry trees, jujube trees and persimmon trees. Over time, the roots of these trees can easily penetrate the grave and should not be planted in front of it.
Trees suitable for planting in front of graves. Pine and cypress are the most suitable. Planting cypress in the cemetery symbolizes eternal life or reincarnation and rebirth. Therefore, in areas where there is a custom of planting trees in front of graves, these two kinds are the main ones.
Planting trees in front of graves in rural areas can be said to be feudal superstition, but it mainly reflects a custom of the Chinese nation to respect ancestors, care for future generations and face nature.