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Durio zibethinus

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Also called durian

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Durio zibethinus
Photo: Creator:Hoola Van Nooten (fl 1863-1885) · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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Typetree

“Durio zibethinus, commonly known as durian, is an evergreen tropical fruit tree” — Durio zibethinus Growing Guide | Care, Grafting & Fruiting - Rare Tropical Plant Seeds and Grafted Plant | Grafted Plant

Days to maturity7 years

“~2555 days to harvest” — How to grow Durian (Durio zibethinus) — G4rden

Lightfull sun (young trees benefit from light shade)

“Provide full sun for mature trees.” — Durio zibethinus Growing Guide | Care, Grafting & Fruiting - Rare Tropical Plant Seeds and Grafted Plant | Grafted Plant

WaterKeep soil consistently moist without allowing standing water

“Keep soil consistently moist without allowing standing water.” — Durio zibethinus Growing Guide | Care, Grafting & Fruiting - Rare Tropical Plant Seeds and Grafted Plant | Grafted Plant

Hardiness zones10–11

“USDA zones 10–11” — How to grow Durian (Durio zibethinus) — G4rden

Spacing360 in

“360″ apart” — How to grow Durian (Durio zibethinus) — G4rden

Propagationseed, grafting

“Durian may be propagated by seed, although seedlings vary genetically” — Durio zibethinus Growing Guide | Care, Grafting & Fruiting - Rare Tropical Plant Seeds and Grafted Plant | Grafted Plant

Ready whenfruit reaches full size, develops its characteristic aroma, and naturally begins to detach from the stem

“Harvest when the fruit reaches full size, develops its characteristic aroma, and naturally begins to detach from the stem.” — Durio zibethinus Growing Guide | Care, Grafting & Fruiting - Rare Tropical Plant Seeds and Grafted Plant | Grafted Plant

Edible partsarils

“Large, spiny fruits containing several seeds surrounded by rich, custard-like arils.” — Durio zibethinus Growing Guide | Care, Grafting & Fruiting - Rare Tropical Plant Seeds and Grafted Plant | Grafted Plant

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