Honoring Loss: Symbolism and Remembrance Trees

In a previous post, I told you about my remembrance tree.  Below is a list of trees and what meanings they hold or have held in the past.  You can choose any tree and your own intention will be its symbol, but I thought these were interesting.

Apple Tree (zones 4-9)

• symbolizes magic, youth, beauty, and happiness.

Ash Tree (zones 4-9)

• symbolizes sacrifice, sensitivity, and higher awareness.

Aspen Tree (zones 1-7)

• symbolizes determination and overcoming fears and doubts.

Beech Tree (zones 4-9)

• symbolizes tolerance, past knowledge, and softening criticism.

Bonsai Tree (all zones)

• symbolizes harmony, peace, balance, and all that is good.

Birch Tree (zones 3-8)

• symbolizes new beginnings, finding your way, and letting go of the past.

Cedar Tree (zones 6-9)

• symbolizes healing, cleansing, and protection.

Cherry Tree (zones 5-8)

• symbolizes death, rebirth, and new beginnings.

Cypress Tree (zones 6-10)

• symbolizes sacrifice.

Elder Tree (zones 4-9)

• symbolizes birth and death.

Elm Tree (zones 2-6)

• symbolizes strength, will, and determination.

Fir Tree (zones 2-8)

• symbolizes springtime and immortality.

Holly Tree (zones 5-9)

• symbolizes protection, peace, and overcoming anger.

Maple Tree (zones 3-9)

• symbolizes balance and promise.

Oak Tree (zones 5-9)

• symbolizes strength, courage, and fulfillment.

Palm Tree (zones 6-10)

• symbolizes peace, victory, and opportunity.

Pine Tree (zones 4-10)

• symbolizes creativity, life, longevity, and immortality.

Willow Tree (zones 2-9)

• symbolizes healing, dreams, death, tears, mourning, and reflection.

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