How many years does it take for a durian tree to bear fruit? What does a durian tree look like?

1. Results of several years

Durian trees usually bear fruit in about 8 years. However, the fruiting time will vary depending on the variety. Light varieties such as Yiluang, Jiaoluntong, Chunfushi, Jinzhenzhu and Chani, etc., generally bear fruit in about 4-5 years; medium varieties such as Changbing and Guyetao, etc., bear fruit in 6-8 years; heavy varieties such as Ganbang and Ina, etc., bear fruit in about 8 years.

2. What does it look like?

The durian tree is an evergreen tree that can reach a height of 25 meters. Its leaves are oblong and smooth. Each stem sequence on the plant will have 3 to 300 small flowers, the buds are spherical, and the flowers are mostly yellow-white in color. It will bloom and bear fruit from June to December every year. The fruit is oblong, the skin is green with thorns, and it emits a strong smell.

3. Growth habits

The durian tree is a tropical plant that can only grow and bear fruit in a climate with high temperatures all year round. The best temperature for durian growth is around 25-30℃, and the minimum temperature cannot be lower than 10℃, otherwise the durian will stop growing, affecting the yield and quality of the durian, or even freezing to death. When planting durian trees, it is best to choose fertile soil with a good irrigation and drainage system. October to November each year is the best time to plant, and the survival rate will be higher. Durian trees like sunshine. Insufficient light will affect their flowering and fruiting and reduce yield.