Each Symbolic Meaning Of Trees

By Linda Ruiz


If one would notice, the tree is often used in a lot of logos and insignias all around the world. By noticing this, it can actually be said that people in general would respect this entity. Now the main reason that many people would respect it is not because of its size, its beauty, or its produce but more on what it represents. In every culture, there is actually a symbolic meaning of trees which is why a lot of people would respect them.

In many cultures, it has always been a symbol for strength that is able to endure hardships no matter where it is placed. The meaning behind that is because of the strength that the tree has in its roots and in its trunk. Because of its rooted foundation that it has, it is able to sustain almost all types of weather conditions and still stand firm.

If one would take a look at Celtic culture, the tree actually represents wisdom and intellect. They believe that wisdom comes with age and the tree is able to live to up a hundred years old or more which makes it wise. Now if one would notice while watching fantasy movies, the talking tree is often a character that embodies a lot of wisdom and intellect that would guide the hero.

Now the Bible also had its own metaphorical meaning when it comes to this entity which is mentioned in the story of Adam and Eve. Now there are two main trees that are mentioned in the story of the creation of mankind which can be found in the book of Genesis. These two are known as the tree of life and the tree of good and evil.

Now looking at the metaphorical meaning of the trees, one can infer that these two trees would symbolize the production of something new. Now the tree of life represented life itself and the tree of knowledge represented knowledge of all things in the world. Both would symbolize the birth of an entirely new idea as the fruit would symbolize the idea.

In many cultures, the tree is believed to symbolize equality and centrality. This entity has no gender nor does it have any side. It just stays there, flourishes, and gives its fruit to the people. It is for this reason that many cultures believe this entity to be the epitome of balance because it possesses an equal amount of each converse trait.

Of course since it is known to be a provider, protector, and a caretaker of the entities of the world, it also symbolizes motherhood. Now this entity would give fruit to living beings, protect the forest from weather conditions, and provide shelter to small animals. Since these are the traits of a mother, then many associate trees with motherhood.

Lastly, the tree is the ultimate representation of nature and all things that are natural. Trees are known to be the center of all nature and is one of the first entities to have said to come out during the creation of the world according to many cultures. It is because of this that people would use it as a representation of nature itself.




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