This climber grows along our clifftops more as a 'twiner' in amongst the low-growing, densely packed coast heathland. Other heath species provide good coverage for its root system which allows it to grow in such exposed conditions. This species also occurs further inland where it can lightly climb through vegetation up to 2 metres in height. It handles full sun but seems to do best in partial shade.
Leaves are dark green when older and light green when growth is new. Leaf shape is elliptic to narrowly ovate and whilst the margins are entire, the leaf edge is often undulate.
Flowers are pendulous, tubular and greenish yellow; often with mauve coloured bands and are produced all year long with a surge from summer to winter.
Oblong fruits are produced from autumn onwards. They are initially green but go a translucent fleshy colour on maturity. The fruit is extremely viscous and has a fragrant quality. The fruit is also edible when ripe.

Indigenous uses as provided by the Wathaurung Aboriginal Corporation: The common apple berry has edible fruit that taste a bit of stewed apples. Birds and other animals love the fruit of this plant and can be found near it. when healthy it is a prolific fruiter.