Small tree 5-6 m high with several smooth grey trunks. Leaves subcoriaceous, dull green above, glaucescent below. Buds dark furry brown. Flowers very fragrant. Petals 7.5-9 x 2-3.5 cm, ± elliptic or oblong-elliptic, white. Stamens cream. Styles pale green. Old fruits on pendulous racemes. Seeds absent but stated to be red. Specimen brought to W.R. Sykes on request.