10 Trees That Symbolize Love & Meaning

You might have thought that only flowers symbolized love. The truth is that trees to symbolize love as well.  How else would you explain the rich symbolism of love in Greek mythology and other mythologies from around the world?

There are also countless scenarios where people have features certain trees at weddings or met beneath certain trees as a symbol of love. Some of the famous trees that symbolize love are as follows

#1 The Myrtle Tree

In Greek mythology, for example, Aphrodite was the goddess of love, but did you know that the myrtle tree was sacred to this goddess?

In Roman mythology too, we see the same tree being sacred to Venus, the goddess. Virgil an ancient Roman poet during the Augustan period wrote, “the poplar is most dear to Alcides, the vine to Bacchus, the myrtle to lovely Venus, and his own laurel to Phoebus.

According to the mythologies the goddesses wore crowns made of myrtle branches and that was the reason why the tree’s flowers were used for wedding bouquets and even modern European weddings still feature these flowers.

A good example is Kate Middleton’s wedding to Prince William where she actually included small branches of this tree in her bouquet.

#2 The white  Jasmine Tree

The white Jasmine tree is known for its beautiful and fragrant blossoms that make you think of sweet romantic love. It is also a popular choice when it comes to bridal bouquets, especially for Tuscan weddings.

Still, there are many homes that use the jasmine blossoms as décor items by placing them in a vase on a dining room table.

When a home is filled with the exotic fragrant aroma of the blossoms, bad moods will automatically fade and love will blossom.

Even when it is not exactly love but a feeling of good will no doubt sprout within anyone who smells this sweet natural fragrance.  The sweet fragrance has been used as a symbol of sweet.

#3 The Fern Tree

This is a lovely tree that has been very instrumental when it comes to giving flowers to someone who has allergies and will not enjoy receiving flowers.

It symbolizes honest love and sincerity in a relationship. It is a great tree for sprucing up your relationship especially if you are used to giving roses or other strongly scented flowers to your loved one. By giving ferns,  you are telling your loved one that no matter what, you still adore them.

#4 The Cherry Blossom Tree

This is another excellent tree that symbolizes love. The branches of this tree are filled with lush flowers for only a very brief time.

The Cherry tree is a symbol of new or budding romance because the flavor of the cherry has been often used to indicate the first taste of love.

Since the cherry blossoms only bloom for a brief period they can also serve as a reminder of love’s precious and sacred nature.

This tree is beautiful and since the cherry blossoms bloom don’t last for long, it would be a great idea to plant a Cherry tree as a symbol of all that is beautiful and precious in your love.

You will only need to walk to your front yard to pick the beautiful blooms for your home or for your love.

#5 The Birch Tree

The striking spare shape and the all-year-round beauty of this tree make it special. It represents new beginnings and it’s perfect for lovers who are having a fresh start or who have gone to another level in their relationship.

They could have married, had children or moved to new locations to begin afresh.  If you are experiencing new beginnings with your lover or family consider planting this tree in your yard as a symbol of your new beginnings.

#6 The Elm Tree

The elm tree mostly represents intuition and inner strength. If these two things make a huge part of your love then this tree could be the perfect symbol of your love.

This tree is mostly grown on college campuses.  In most cases, this is the stage of life where everyone is discovering so much about love and about themselves.

It is not unusual to find two lovers kissing under an elm tree or having a picnic or an intense conversation under one.

The place under an elm tree happens to be a favorite meeting spot for many lovers who live where the elm tree grows.

#7 The Redwood Tree

The redwood tree is a symbol of “forever”. If you share unending love with your significant other, this could be the tree that symbolizes that.

It could be because they tower high up and seemingly forever.  They are quite interesting trees and you could plant it within your property as a symbol of your unending love together.             

#8 The Maple

This tree symbolizes balance and promise in life. If your relationship is emotionally balanced and currently showing a lot of promise then this could be your tree. The maple shows balance and great promise about your relationship.

It could represent what your love looks like and that is balanced and full of promise. You could gift this tree to your loved one or plant it together.

#9 Japanese Maple

This is a very striking tree that is a symbol of great blessings and a peaceful treat.  Is your romantic relationship a blessing to you? Does it give you peace or allow you to relax and experience the calming presence of your loved one.

If your loved one is the best thing that ever happened to you, then the beautiful Japanese maple should be your symbol.

#10 The Cedar

This beautiful tree is known to have this healing and cleansing benefit especially when it comes to matters love.  Your love, in this case, could be offering you healing and cleansing from a bad past.

The relationship might have turned you into this wholly new and happier person.  The Cedar should be the tree that inspires you if that is the case.

The trees that symbolize love are many. You can always plant any of the above in your backyard if you feel it best represents the kind of love you are feeling or sharing with your partner.



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