🌴 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)
Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone
🤝 Companions (3)
Wind protection
Traditional king+queen pairing in Malaysian orchards
⚠️ Keep Apart (0)
No known enemies listed.
📝 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.
🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Johnny's Selected Seeds
Botanical Interests
True Leaf Market
Burpee
Territorial Seed Company
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