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A large, long-lived evergreen tropical tree, commonly growing about 10–20 meters tall and sometimes reaching around 30 meters. It has a dense spreading crown, glossy green leaves, small whitish flowers, and oval fruits that change from green to pink and finally deep purple-black when ripe.The ripe fruits are edible with a sweet, slightly acidic and astringent taste and are eaten fresh or used for juices, jams and other food preparations. It grows well in tropical and subtropical climates, prefers full sunlight and moist, well-drained soil, and can tolerate a variety of soil conditions.