Seed Availability

Seeds are not available for the Durian. Please visit our seed store to view current selections. Seeds were last available in December 2017.

Description

Large tree growing to 90-150ft.

Hardiness

Durian trees are extremely tropical and will be killed by temperatures in the mid 30's.

Growing Environment

Trees need lots of water and often grow naturally near stream and river banks where parts of their roots are constantly exposed to water. Grow in areas of high humidity.

Propagation

Propagation is sometimes by seed, which lose viability within a week upon removal from the fruit. Grafting is used to propagate superior varieties.

Uses

Usually eaten fresh out of hand. Also processed into ice creams, desserts, and candy.

Native Range

Native to peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Currently cultivated throughout southeast Asia and northern Australia. Frozen and canned durian are now available in many parts of the world but the quality pales in comparison to the fresh form. Fresh fruits are can sometimes be found for sale at $5-6 (US) a pound, with fruits weighing from 5-10 pounds each.

Related Species

Bombaceae
	Chorisia speciosa Floss Silk Tree		Durio dulcis Lahong
	Durio graveolens Red Fleshed Durian		Durio isu Isu
	Durio oxleyanus Kerantongan		Durio testudinarium Kura Kura
	Durio zibethinus Durian		Pachira aquatica Malabar Chesnut
	Pachira insignis Guiana Chestnut		Patinoa almirajo Almirajo
	Quararibea cordata South American Sapote		Quararibea funebris Rosita de Cacao