Durio sp. (Durian)

Durio sp. (Durian) plant with green narrow leaves against a white wall.
Durio sp. (Durian) young sapling with slender green leaves standing in a small black pot.

Botanical name: Durio sp.

Common names: Durian, Durian Kuning, Durian Merah

Family: Malvaceae

Subfamily: Helicteroideae

Origin: South Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 10-11

Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Large tree taller than 20 ftPlant form: Large tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 20 ft or more
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Ultra tropical plant. Minimal temperature 55FCold tolerance: Ultra tropical plant. Minimal temperature 55°F.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardens
Thorny or spinyThorns: Thorny or spiny
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
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Large tree with pricky big fruit that is famous with its pleasant taste and unpleasant smell. Distinctive, highly pervasive aroma. To many Asians, the stink is a welcome odor for they regard durian as the king of fruits, a delicacy that is well worth the comparatively high price it commands. Some people are deterred by the potent smell and never actually sample the creamy golden flesh hidden within the spiny exterior - thereby missing one of the truly great pleasures of fruit eating. The more you eat of it the less you feel inclined to stop, wrote Alfred Russell Wallace, after eating his first durian on Borneo in the 19th century, and most of those who follow his example are likely to agree with him. Other edible durian species are sometimes available in the local markets of Southeast Asia. The scientific name of other species are Durio kutejensis, Durio oxlevanus, Durio graveolens, and Durio dulcis. There are many clones of the durian, all having a name starting with "D" and a number. For example, some popular clones are D24, D99, D158 and D159 (this is the "Mon Thong" variety). The red and yellow-fleshed fruits are Durio graveolans, more tolerant of S. Florida conditions and taste like peanut butter.

Similar plants: Durio sp. (Durian)


Image gallery: 30 images
Durio sp. (Durian) brown tan seeds held in hand close up for a clear view
Durio zibethinus seeds
Durio sp. (Durian) plant with green leaves and thin brown stems in small container
Durio sp. (Durian) plant young specimen with oval green leaves in black plastic container pot
Durio sp. (Durian) plant with glossy dark green leaves on woody stems in container.
Durio zibethinus
Durio sp. green fruit with sharp spiky exterior close up for detailed inspection
Durio sp. green fruit covered in sharp spikes clustered together in a pile
Durio sp. tree with dense green leaves branching towards the blue sky
Durio zibethinus
Durio sp. green fruit close up with sharp spikes sitting on a table
Durio sp. fruit with spike texture resting on a wooden surface for inspection
Durio sp. plant with slender light green pointed leaves on thin woody branches.
Durio sp. plant stems with long narrow pointed light green foliage and branches.
Durio sp. green leaves on branch, close up of the healthy tree foliage
Durio sp. dense branches with slender green leaves growing on the woody stems.
Durio sp. plant with green leaves attached to thin brown woody stems
Durio sp. foliage with smooth green leaves connected to thin woody stems.
Durio sp. (Durian) brown spiky husk with creamy yellow fruit close up for edible harvest.
Durio sp. (Durian) fruit with a brown spiky husk opened to reveal creamy yellow pulp.
Durio sp. green tree standing tall with dense canopy and thick trunk bark.
Durio sp. tree standing tall with dense foliage against the sky above grass.
Durio sp. (Durian) green tree with round brown fruit dangling from wooden branches above
Durio sp. (Durian) tree with narrow leaves and round brown fruit hanging from wooden branches
Durio sp. (Durian) green leaves on branch held by a person for scale
Durio sp. (Durian) leaves with water drops on a hand for a size comparison
Durio sp. (Durian) green spiky fruit hanging from a branch in close up view.
Durio sp. (Durian) with several round, spiky green fruit hanging from the tree branches.
Durio sp. (Durian) brown spiky shell with creamy yellow fruit on a plate close up
Durio sp. (Durian) open on a plate with sharp brown exterior and soft yellow fruit.
Durio sp. (Durian) open fruit revealing thick red pulp in close up
Durio sp. (Durian) open fruit with red pulp and spiky outer shells
Durio sp. (Durian) with orange fruit and green spiky outer husks close up shot
Durio graveolens
Durio sp. (Durian) green spiky fruit showing orange interior, close up on cut pieces.
Durio graveolens
Durio sp. (Durian) green spiky fruit close up with a small brown stem.
Durio sp. (Durian) fruit with green spikes and a short brown stem attached.
Durio sp. yellow fruit segments arranged closely on a plate for eating
Durio sp. yellow fruit sections rest together on a white foam plate
Durio sp. (Durian) brown spiky husk with creamy yellow edible fruit inside close up
Durio sp. (Durian) fruit with a thick brown prickly husk open to reveal yellow flesh
Durio sp. green fruit pile with sharp spikes, a close up image.
Durio sp. fruit pile consisting of many prickly green rinds stacked together.
Durio sp. green fruit on a table with red signage close up
Durio zibethinus Monthong
Durio sp. (Durian) cut open revealing yellow fruit segments and spiky green rinds close up.
Durio sp. (Durian) opened to reveal segments of yellow and orange pulp inside spiky rinds.
Durio sp. (Durian) brown spiky fruit close up on gray background for tropical food lovers
Durio sp. (Durian) brown spiky fruit sitting on a gray surface in a clear light.
Durio sp. (Durian) brown spiky fruit close up, textured exterior on a gray concrete surface.
Durio sp. (Durian) fruit with a brown spiky exterior resting on a neutral gray surface.
Durio sp. (Durian) green and brown fruit close up lying amidst lush foliage leaves
Durio sp. (Durian) fruit with a sharp, spiky outer shell sits among surrounding green leaves.
Durio sp. (Durian) brown spiky fruit with creamy white flesh close up on green foliage
Durio sp. (Durian) brown spiky fruit with exposed creamy white flesh sitting among green foliage
Durio sp. (Durian) tree with deep green leaves and upright canopy in middle of yard
Durio sp. (Durian) tree stands with thick dark green leaves among tall grasses and bushes.
Durio sp. (Durian) tree with narrow green leaves branching out in a large plant shape.
Durio sp. (Durian) tree with narrow green leaves spreading across several woody branches and stems.


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