Imagine a fruit the size of a football, covered in sharp spikes, emitting an aroma that some compare to heavenly bliss while others find completely unbearable. This is durian (Durio zibethinus), the king of tropical fruits, before which it’s…

Have you ever seen how Spartan trees grow? In our garden, a simple principle applies: “Mati? Ganti!” — “Died? Replace it!” A Plot That Dictates the Rules Our garden is not a flat, fertile valley from landscape design magazines….

Pruning and shaping this exotic fruit tree need to be taken seriously. The shape of the durian’s crown directly affects how quickly it will bear its fragrant fruits. When shaping, you need to take many nuances into account. Absolutely…

Let’s say you’ve been in Asia for a while, have tried different durian varieties, and know exactly which variety—or perhaps several—you want to have in your garden. For example, in Indonesia, the “Bawor” variety (also known as Monthong Banyumas—a…