Arbutus unedo is an extremely popular ornamental yard tree here in Seattle, and I find the fruit mostly palatable, sometimes even pretty good. Anyone with an aversion to mush or grit should skip it probably. When it’s dead ripe, the flavor is mild but sweet and has the consistency of a slightly watery overripe banana. The seeds are small and gritty, kinda like poppy seeds but a little smaller and a bit harder. I guess more like tropical guava seeds but smaller and less hard? I posted some photos here last year:
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