Common names include White Apple,[1] Plumwood,[1] and New South Wales Walnut.

The habitat is various types of rainforest, usually on poorer soils at low altitudes.

Endiandra virens is a small tree with bright green leaves and large fruit.

The bark is not smooth, with vertical ridges, lines and bumps, somewhat soft and corky.

The specific name virens refers to the bright green of the new leaves.

Small cream flowers occur on panicles in the months of March to May.