The plant gives off a dark pink or bright red and speckled berry, oblong in shape and around the size of a grape or 75 cm (29.5 in) in diameter.

[1] The fruit stays on the tree for only for a short time of 4–5 weeks between September and October (Basumatary et al.

[6] They inhabit dense swamps at about 1,500 feet above sea level in the Himalayas as well as dwelling in vast forest openings in Nepal.

Outside of the native regions, E. latifolia is also cultivated in United Kingdom, however it is unlikely to succeed outdoors in the milder areas of the country.

E. latifolia is known to be resistant to honey fungus, and it can also grow with orchards which increases yield from the fruit trees.