The leaves of the Suriname Cherry tree are thin, smooth edged and are shiny with a pointed tip. When the leaves are young, they are reddish but turn dark green once they mature. The tree has a distinctive wedge-shaped (like a tiny pumpkin) fruit, with colors ranging from orange to bright red or burgundy when ripe. The fruits have a tangy-sweet taste, with a slightly bitter hint. They produce these fruits in the months of March to May and again in September to November.