Crowea saligna is a small shrub usually growing to a height of about 1–1.5 metres (3–5 ft) with conspicuously angled branches.

They are also dark green, shiny, dotted with oil glands and there is a distinct mid-vein.

There are 5 short, broad sepals and 5 overlapping petals forming a "star" shape.

The flowers appear from January to June and the fruits that follow are dry and have 5 compartments which open to release 2 seeds each.

[2][3] Crowea saligna is widely cultivated due to its attractive flowers that appear when most other species are dormant.