They are dark, shiny green with bronze new growth.
Flowers are relatively inconspicuous with male and female flowers occurring on separate trees.
The fruits are large and fleshy and, when ripe, are deep purple in colour. Flowering occurs in winter and spring and the fruits ripen in summer and autumn. The flavour is palatable and, although fairly astringent, can be made into excellent jams. The fruits are used as a food by Aborigines but were not appreciated by Joseph Banks who collected samples in 1770. The tree is an hardy and attractive species for sub tropical and tropical areas and can also be grown in inland areas if water is available.