A tree up to 4-8 m high. It can be taller. An attractive shady tree. The bark is grey and scaly. The leaves are oval and grow opposite each other along the stem. The leaves are up to 15 cm long and 8 cm wide. Many narrow veins run across the leaf joining near the edge. The leaf stalk is about 1 cm long. It has a groove along its length. Flowers are small but occur in large open clusters. They are produced on the trunk and larger branches. The fruit is oval and about 1 cm long. It is dark purple. It is edible.