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Durian Trees
Durian Trees is catalogued under the Malvaceae family, and ships from Java & Sumatra, Indonesia at $15.00 USD per plant FOB, export grade A+. Catalogue acclimatization difficulty is rated Intermediate.
Identification, research and what to check before buying ↓Rated Intermediate from the catalogue category and display name alone. Ask the supplier for the stock-specific acclimatization protocol for this consignment before ordering.
Botanical baseline and seedling morphology of Durio zibethinus
Durio zibethinus Rumph. ex Murray is the premier cultivated species of the genus Durio (Malvaceae / Bombacoideae). Tropical pomology records document its epigeal germination, taproot structure, and juvenile leaf characters.
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Foliar lepidote scales and leaf morphology
Botanical descriptions identify characteristic peltate/lepidote scales on the lower leaf surface of Durio zibethinus, imparting a golden-brown or coppery sheen that distinguishes the genus. (Plants of the World Online, 2026) (Kostermans, A. J. G. H., 1958)
For buyers: Inspect the underside of leaves to confirm authentic Durio identification versus unrelated tropical saplings.
Scope: Scale density varies across provenances; wild forest forms may exhibit differing scale pigmentation compared to domestic cultivars.
Taproot vulnerability to air pruning and transit drying
Pomological research highlights that Durio zibethinus seedlings rely heavily on primary vertical taproots during juvenile stages; root desiccation severely retards subsequent canopy flush. (Kostermans, A. J. G. H., 1958)
For buyers: Prioritize immediate post-arrival soaking in ambient water and potting in deep, freely-draining, humus-rich substrate.
Scope: Research focuses on nursery-to-orchard establishment rather than intercontinental air cargo acclimatisation.
Putting the research into practice
General durian seedlings represent botanical rootstock or non-grafted genetic selections. Juvenile seedlings display copper-scaly undersides on alternate lanceolate leaves. Because durian seedlings form sensitive taproots, bare-root handling requires sterile packing and prompt potting into deep containers to avoid taproot deformation.
Supplier-reported facts
- Catalogue item
- Durian Trees
Still to confirm with the supplier
- Examine leaf undersides for the characteristic coppery lepidote scales.
- Check the taproot for moisture retention and absence of black necrotic rot.
- Maintain temperatures above 20°C (68°F); tropical durian saplings suffer chilling injury below 15°C.
References
- Durio zibethinus L.
Plants of the World Online (2026). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Reviewed from: Full text
- The genus Durio Adans. (Bombacaceae)
Kostermans, A. J. G. H. (1958). Reinwardtia, Herbarium Bogoriense, Vol. 4(3), pp. 357–460.
Reviewed from: Full text
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Botanical and ethnobotanical information on this page is provided for horticultural reference only. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
International Trade Compliance & Regulatory Guidance
Catalog regulatory tags represent informational screening indicators only and do not constitute an advance permit, clearance, or government certification. Import requirements vary by taxon, consignment volume, and destination authority; buyers should confirm requirements with their destination plant health agency or our export desk prior to order.
USDA APHIS Guidance (7 CFR 319.37)
Screening reflects general admissibility guidelines under USDA APHIS regulations. Actual entry requirements depend on current taxon manuals, port routing (such as PIS Miami, JFK, LAX), and permit category (PPQ 587). Buyer must verify applicable permit and labeling requirements with USDA APHIS or our export desk before ordering.
Indonesian Agricultural Quarantine (Barantan)
Consignments must be submitted for PPK (Pemeriksaan Karantina Tumbuhan) inspection by Badan Karantina Indonesia prior to export dispatch. Phytosanitary certificates are issued only upon successful official examination; catalog tags are screening indicators and do not constitute an advance certificate guarantee.
EU TRACES-NT & CHED-PP (Reg 2016/2031)
European Union plant health directives require CHED-PP pre-notification in TRACES-NT and arrival through designated Border Control Posts (such as AMS or FRA). Importers should confirm current high-risk lists, quarantine status, and member state rules before ordering.
Export Packaging & Root Preservation Standard
Growing guidance & dispatch checks
Stock enquiry: no source-backed care profile is available for this SKU. Nursery conditions describe the offered stock, not measured species tolerances. Inspect roots and foliage on arrival, document concerns, and ask the export desk for stock-specific watering and acclimatization advice.
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