EDIBLE LANDSCAPING: USE OF FRUIT TREES IN THE AESTHETIC AND FUNCTIONAL COMPOSITION OF ENVIRONMENTS

Abstract

This article presents a residential landscape design proposal that uses fruit trees as decorative and functional elements. The initiative aims to integrate aesthetic, ecological, and productive concepts, respecting the characteristics of the local biome and promoting practices focused on urban sustainability. The proposal is based on the edible landscaping approach, highlighting the multiple benefits of incorporating edible plants into residential spaces, such as food production, aesthetic enhancement, and contribution to the microclimate and biodiversity. The work combines theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the technical course in landscaping, culminating in the development of an applied graphic design, developed on an A3 format using SketchUp software. The species selection took into account the climate of Palmas, Tocantins, Brazil, the size of the plants, their viability in pots, and their visual harmony with the proposed environment—a gourmet balcony. The result reinforces the potential of edible landscaping as a strategic tool for urban resilience, environmental engagement, and the redevelopment of residential areas.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2025.034-005