Can you plz tell me the names of the 'Sacred Trees' in Folklore and Fantasies such as Elder Tree?

Question

Such as 'The Elder Tree' is supposed to ward off evil influence and give protection from witches, are there any other 'Sacred trees' that have such beliefs connected to them in Folklore and Fantasies? ... It doesn't matter if it's a fictional tree... It 'll work for me as I 'm writing a fictional story and I need this for that. PLZ HELP ME... THANX !!

Answer 1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tree_of_lif...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yggdrasil

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tree_of_Lif...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thor%27s_Oa...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacred_grov...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacred_tree...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trees_in_my...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_tree

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tree_of_Lif...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Trees

Answer 2

Throughout history, trees have provided humans not only with shelter and food, but also with a sundry of products.  In return, man often bestowed human qualities upon trees and believed them to be the source of great power.  Over the centuries, trees have inspired a great deal of superstition and folklore.  Here are a few examples of folklore relating to some common trees.

-Carrying a twig of ash ensures a person’s safety.

-Plant rowan, or mountain ash, outside homes and barns to protect those within from evil curses.

-Plant hawthorn trees as a hedgerow to keep out bad luck and mischievous spirits.

-Sweep away evil spirits with a broom made of birch.

-Always ask permission of elder and willow trees before felling them or bad luck will follow.  

-Hiding in the branches of a yew tree makes you invisible.

-Plant elm trees for protection from lightning.  

-Carry a buckeye for good luck.

-To cure rheumatism, carry a twig of elder.