Common Name |
Durian |
Description |
Durio zibethinus is a medium to large buttressed tree. up to 45 m tall in dense lowland forests and 10-15 m in orchards and backyards; bark dark red brown. peeling off irregularly. Durian is strictly tropical; it grows successfully near the equator, and up to 18 deg from the equator in Thailand and
Australia. At these extreme latitudes, extension growth comes to a halt during coolest months. It needs well-distributed rainfall, but a relatively dry spell stimulates and synchronizes flowering. Durian fruit is a valuable fruit because the price is quite high and easy to market. bear fruit once a year and can start to bear fruit after 5 years after planted. |
Products |
Apart from the durian fruit, the wood can also be used after it is not productive. Heartwood is dark red. The relatively durable wood is used in interior construction and for making cheaper types of furniture and packing cases |
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