A large tree. It grows up to 20 m tall. The bark is light brown. It has fine cracks along its length. The leaves are broadly oval. They are 5-10 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. They are leathery. They are dark green above with a velvety appearance and greenish-brown underneath. The edges are wavy. The leaf tapers towards the base. The flowers are small and 1.2 cm across. They occur in long slender branched sprays. They have a spidery appearance. The fruit head is round and 2 cm across. It becomes black when ripe.