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🌱 Durian

Durio zibethinus
tropical_perennials evergreen tree
☀️ Sun
full sun
💧 Water
high
🗺️ Zones
[11,12]
🧪 Soil pH
5.5-7.0
🪴 Soil Type
well-drained, deep, rich
📏 Spacing
30-40 ft
📐 Height
80-150 ft
⏱️ Maturity
5-8 years (grafted)

🤝 Companions (3)

🤝 Banana
Wind protection
🤝 Mangosteen
Traditional king+queen pairing in Malaysian orchards
🤝 Mangosteen
Traditional 'king and queen' pairing in Malaysian orchards

⚠️ Keep Apart (1)

⚠️ none significant — but falling durians can kill (150 ft drop); never plant near walkways, structures, or parking

📝 Growing Notes

The 'King of Fruits' — the most polarizing food on Earth. Worshiped by devotees, banned from hotels and public transit across Southeast Asia. Rich, custard-like flesh with an aroma described as 'heavenly' or 'garbage and onions.' Individual fruits weigh 5-15 pounds.

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