Magness et al. The tree of natal plum is small, up to about 15 feet, native to Africa. Branches are heavily thorned.
Leaves are glossy-green and thick.
Fruits are ovoid to elliptical, up to 2 inches long. The skin is thin and papery, enclosing a reddish pulp in which several seeds are imbedded. Pulp is quite tart, but makes a sauce resembling cranberry. The plant can be grown as a trimmed hedge. It is tolerant to salt water spray.