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