How many years does a durian tree generally take to bear fruit?

Durian is a rather controversial fruit. People who like durian think it is very delicious, while people who dislike durian find its smell unbearable. So how many years does a durian tree generally take to bear fruit?

1. Growth habits of the durian tree

The durian tree is an evergreen tree of the genus Durio in the family Malvaceae (Bombacaceae), reaching a height of up to 25 m. The durian tree originated in Indonesia, and it is now also grown in some parts of China.

Durian is suited to growing in areas with an average daily temperature above 22°C and no frost, because durian needs a year-round high-temperature climate to grow and set fruit. Even in equatorial regions, at elevations above 600 m, durian cannot be grown or cannot bear fruit because temperatures drop.

2. How many years does a durian tree generally take to bear fruit?

A durian tree generally needs 4-8 years to bear fruit, and different durian cultivars require different amounts of time to fruit. Cultivars such as Chun Fushi (Spring Wealth) and Golden Pillow generally bear fruit in 4-5 years; long-stalked and Guyetao generally need 6-8 years. Local climate and field management may also affect when a durian tree bears fruit, so the exact fruiting time should be based on actual conditions.

3. Common durian varieties

1. Musang King durian

This is a durian with relatively small fruits and mostly green rind. The flesh of Musang King durian is golden and bright in color with a delicate texture, making it one of the better durian varieties.

2. Golden Pillow durian

Golden Pillow durian is a very common durian variety. Its Chinese name is Thai durian. Its main distribution areas are East India, Malaysia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar and other countries, and it is also planted in small quantities in Hainan, China.