What are the 9 sacred trees?
The ‘nine sacred woods’ used for Beltane bonfires in Celtic tradition, including birch, rowan, ash, alder, willow, hawthorn, oak, holly, and hazel, possess unique properties. These trees are believed to create a powerful, protective fire when gathered for the bonfire. Introduction to the 7 Sacred Trees These trees are believed to possess special powers and can be used for healing, protection, and even luck. The 7 Sacred Trees are generally believed to be the Oak, the Ash, the Yew, the Birch, the Elm, the Holly, and the Hazel.
What are the big five trees?
Among these giants are the iconic Baobab, the striking Fever Tree, the resilient Knob Thorn, the fruit-bearing Marula, and the hardy Mopane. These Big Five Trees stand as silent sentinels of the park’s rich ecosystem. They are the Baobab (Adansonia digitata), Fever Tree (Vachellia xanthophloea), Knob-thorn (Senegalia nigrescens), Marula (Sclerocarya birrea) and the Mopane (Colophospermum mopane).