Durian

Durian growing tree of the genus Durio also known as Durio zibethinus, Durian perennial evergreen under 10C become deciduous plant grow in tropic climate and growing in hardiness climate and growing in hardiness zone 12b+

Flower big and edible the color is white the flowers grow on clusters

Durian flowers

Fruit cover with shell the fruit color is yellow, the size 10-30 cm, the weight 0.5-3+ kg, and the shell of the fruit is yellowish-brown with spines

Durian for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy

Requirements for Durian growing and care:

Humidity, well drain soil, more than 10C

What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction

Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No

Difficulties or problems when growing:
Can fall in strong winds, the fruit is dangerous when it fall, unpleasant smell of the fruits

Planting season:
All year

Pests and diseases:
Scolytinae

Pruning season:
All year

How to prune:
For design

Size of the plant?
10-30 m, 30-100 feet

Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing

Water requirement:
Big amount of water

Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun

Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No

Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
No

Blooming information

Bloom season:
All year

General information about the flower
White big the flowers grow on clusters

Pollination is done by:
Bees

Edible Fruits

Fruit harvest season:
All year

Fruits pests or diseases:
Borer

What can be done with big quantities of Durian fruits?
Eat raw, juice, dry

Work requirements on the fruit:
Peel it off without to become smelly

How long does it take to bear fruit?
5-10 years

Scientific name:

Durio zibethinus