# Bombed Branch Implants Guerrilla Grafters Illegally Integrate Fruits Into Public Ornamental Trees By Meghan Young | Published 2011-12-23 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guerrilla-grafters References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/guerrilla-grafters-illegally-integrate-fruits-into-public-trees-video.html) & [faircompanies](http://www.faircompanies.com/videos/view/guerrilla-grafters-adding-fruit-to-city-trees/) Guerrilla Grafters, an environmental activist group in San Francisco, United States, raises a good point when it comes to the public, [ornamental trees that line streets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stalk-treehugger) and neighborhoods. These once fruit-bearing trees can easily supply [free food for passersby](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exotic-fruit-basket) and residents. Instead, they were planted for a purely aesthetic purpose. Guerrilla Grafters hopes to change this by integrating fruits into trees by grafting [fruit branches directly onto them](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orchard-drive-thru). In some states, however, this is an illegal act because the fallen fruit can end up being a health and safety hazard; they also attract insects and rodents. However, Guerrilla Grafters insists that with a proper program in place, this does not have to happen. Guerrilla Grafters Tara Hui and Booka Alon show the promise of their work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Urban Agriculture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a legal and regulated program that allows for the integration of fruit-bearing trees in urban areas. - **Environmental Activism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative solutions to promote sustainable practices and change public perception about the importance of fruit-bearing trees in urban landscapes. - **Street Food Revolution:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to safely harness the potential of edible urban landscapes for local street vendors and entrepreneurs. ### Where This Applies - **Urban Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate urban agriculture practices into city planning to create more sustainable and food-rich environments. - **Food and Agriculture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new technologies and practices to support the growth and maintenance of fruit-bearing trees in urban areas. - **Community Engagement:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Foster community involvement in greening initiatives by promoting the benefits of urban agriculture and encouraging active participation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Urban Greening Infrastructure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenpublic.md) - [Tree-Integrated Mysterious Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-mural.md) - [Antioxidant-Rich Hybrid Berry Grapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boombites-red-berry-grapes.md) - [Upcycled Fruit Chews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climate-candy.md) - [Confectionary Graffiti Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolly-rancher-gummie.md) - [Urban Greening Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-green.md) - [Community Tree-Planting Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furthr.md) - [Flying Fruit-Harvesting Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tevel-far-drone.md) - [Sustainable Growth Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treesoil.md)