[2] It is an evergreen tree that measures up to 20 m (65 ft) tall and up to 60 cm (23 in) in diameter, with smooth, decorticant bark of reddish-whitish color.

The leaves are opposite, oval, lanceolate or elliptical with acute apex which ends in a mucro up to 1 mm long.

The flowers are hermaphrodite, 5 fused sepals and 5 free white petals about 3–4 mm long.

[citation needed] The name Amomyrtus from the Greek Amos, very fragrant; Myrtus is the family's name and Meli is the indigenous mapuche name of the tree.

[4][5] The wood is extremely hard and resistant and that is why it is used for elaborating tool handles; it is also planted as an ornamental tree because it blooms abundantly and is very fragrant.