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SERIES 32 | Episode 15
Durians may be the most controversial fruit - revered by many as the King Of The Fruits, and reviled by others for their strong smell, apparently reminiscent of open drains. However, the taste has been compared to rich custard flavoured with almonds.
Jerry says, "follow your taste buds, not your nose!"
| COMMON NAME | Durian |
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| BOTANICAL NAME | Durio zibethinus and other species/cultivars |
| ORIGIN | Borneo and Sumatra |
| HABIT | Large tree to 50m |
| FEATURES | Large, spiky fruit that can weigh between 1k and 6kg. A mature tree can produce up to 200 fruit. |
| USES | Productive fruit tree. |
| BEST CLIMATE/POSITION | Tropical, high rainfall areas. Stops growing when temperatures drop below 22C and will not tolerate temperatures below 5C. |
| PREFERRED SOIL | Deep, well-drained fertile soils rich in organic matter. |
| PROPAGATION | From seed or cuttings. |
| POTENTIAL PROBLEMS | Needs 3m of rainfall a year. Grafted trees chosen for desirable characteristics in one area may not retain these traits in different soil and conditions elsewhere. |
Durians in Australia
There is a plantation near Darwin. Can be grown in southern Queensland given a sheltered position.
Also, the smell will attract a range of rainforest animals to eat the fruit - so look out if you have Orangutans living nearby…!!
| Gardening Australia suggests you consult your local authorities or go to Weeds in Australia to check the weed potential of any plants for your particular area. |
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