Believed to ward off the plague, during medieval times pieces of bark were hung over doorways and sometimes placed inside the home. Let's take a look at ten fairly common trees.Ĭherry trees have been providing a tasty treat that people have enjoyed for millennia.

Sometimes, you may not have access to a particular type of tree or something made from it, but just as we use pictures and other objects to represent deities, we can do the same when working with trees. flower waters), flower essences, and other products can be used for magic and ritual, too. In addition to objects made from the wood of a tree, infused oils, essential oils, hydrosols (i.e. A twig, leaf, nut, flower, fruit, piece of bark, or anything from a tree embodies its energy and can be used to represent it. You don't need to have a tree growing in your yard to work with it. While the oak, hawthorn, and apple are rich in folklore and well known as highly magical, many trees regarded as common and maybe even run-of-the-mill have colorful histories and can give your magical practices a boost.