Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Malvaceae

Genus:

Durio

Species:

Durio zibethinus

USDA Symbol:

DUZI

Growth Characteristics

Height:

4000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Food Forest:

Contains edible parts

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bats, birds, elephants, orangutans

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.0 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers deep, fertile soils with high organic matter

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

3–8 days

Notes:

Seeds are recalcitrant and must be planted fresh within days of extraction; they lose viability rapidly if dried.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI