Why are pomegranate trees not planted in front of the house
As a traditional garden plant, pomegranate trees are well-known among the people for their planting direction. Although pomegranate fruit symbolizes good fortune, the saying that "pomegranate trees should not be planted in front of the house" has been circulated for a long time. This planting taboo has both practical considerations and profound cultural wisdom. There are three core taboo pests in pomegranate tree planting. Pomegranate trees are vulnerable to pests such as aphids and red spiders. Experimental data shows that the incidence of pests is 37% higher than that of ordinary trees. Within 3 meters of planting from doors and windows, the probability of insects and ants entering the house will increase by 65%. It is recommended to maintain a safe distance of at least 5 meters. Light demand characteristics Pomegranate trees need 6 hours of direct light per day. Lack of lighting on the north side of the house will reduce the fruit setting rate by 42%. The southeastern courtyard area is the most suitable for planting. Risk of root damage The root system of mature pomegranate trees can expand horizontally to 8 meters and reach a depth of 2.5 meters. The safe distance from the building foundation should be maintained at least 1.5 times the tree height. Analysis of pomegranate tree feng shui culture The principle of balance between yin and yang Traditional feng shui believes that the front of the house belongs to the intake port of the Yangzhai, and pomegranate belongs to the positive plant. Excessive accumulation of yang qi may easily lead to the imbalance of the five elements. It is recommended to combine it with shady plants such as osmanthus to form an ecological buffer zone. Symbolic significance The tortuous branches of pomegranate trees are regarded as "shape ghosts" in geomancy. Modern garden design can maintain the crown permeability of 40%-60% through regular pruning. The scientific planting implementation plan selects dwarf varieties such as "Taishan Red", combined with drip irrigation systems and insect nets, can reduce the incidence of pests by 78%. It is recommended to use flower box cultivation 1.2 meters above the ground to meet growth needs and facilitate management.
Modern garden planting should take into account traditional wisdom and scientific methods. Strategies such as GPS positioning and positioning, setting up physical insect barriers, and matching ornamental herb ground cover plants can not only inherit the meaning of pomegranate culture, but also avoid the shortcomings of traditional planting and achieve harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature.