Because the ancients often associated the phoenix with the phoenix, people now often say: "If you plant a plane tree, you will have your own phoenix"; Therefore, in the past, in a well-off family, phoenix trees were often planted in the yard, not only because of its imposing manner, but also because it was a symbol of good luck.
The image and implication of noble character: in ancient poetry, phoenix tree symbolizes noble and beautiful character. For example, "Feng Huangming is gone, and he is in a high position. Wutong was born in Chaoyang (The Book of Songs Daya Juana). " Here, the poet sings with the phoenix, and the song flies over the hills; The phoenix tree grows wildly, covered with brilliant sunrise, symbolizing noble and beautiful character.
Introduction to phoenix tree
Platanus acerifolia likes light, warm and humid climate, and its cold tolerance is not strong; The soil is fertile, moist, deep and well drained, and can grow on acidic, neutral and calcareous soil, but it is not suitable for planting in waterlogged depressions or saline-alkali land, and it is not tolerant of grass shortage. Water rots roots easily, and five days of waterlogging can kill you. It usually grows well in plains, hills and canyons.
Deep roots and strong roots; The germination ability is weak, so it is generally not suitable for pruning. It grows fast and has a long life span, and can live 100 years. In the growing season, the roots rot and die after being flooded for 3 ~ 5 days. Leaves grow late and fall early in autumn. It has strong resistance to a variety of toxic gases. Afraid of viral diseases, moths and strong winds. It should be planted on the edge of villages, houses, hillsides and limestone hillsides.