[4] It is a shrub or small tree capable of growing up to 16 metres tall, with a trunk diameter of 80 cm.

It features dull, hairless leaves that are 3 to 10 cm long and 10 to 25 mm wide.

From January to April, greenish-yellow flowers form racemes extending from the leaf axils .

These fruits are generally a shade of pink, varying from white to dark purple.

Though edible and often heavy yielding, the fruit have a large pip and a strong, bitter taste which gives them little food value.