[1][3] The hairy leaves are compound and 35–60 cm (14–24 in) long, with 11–17 leaflets.

It is endemic to a restricted area of northern New South Wales on the east coast of Australia.

[3] The tree's fruit emerge from the trunk, and superficially resemble the European plum.

It is cultivated for its pleasantly sour fruit which is used commercially in jam, wine, ice-cream and sauces.

The tree is propagated from seed and typically starts producing a crop by year four.