Durian Marangang, Merangang, Red Durian, Tutong, Lahong

Durio dulcis

Physical Characteristics

Durio dulcis is an evergreen Tree growing to 30 m (98ft) by 25 m (82ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Southeast Asia - Malaysia, Indonesia.

Habitats

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Seed Edible Uses: Fruit. The aril around the seeds is very sweet and fragrant[ 303 ]. An attractive, dark purplish-red colour when fully ripe, with a bright yellow aril that has a soft, creamy texture and a delicious flavour reminiscent of pineapple cream without the acidity[ 301 ]. Very strong smelling[ 303 ]. An extremely offensive odour[ 301 ]. This species of durian has the sweetest tasting and most ill-smelling fruits of the genus[ 301 ]. The globose fruit is up to 15 cm in diameter[ 303 ]. The fruit case is dark red to dark brown-red with slender 15-20 mm long spines, inside are a number of brown seeds each completely covered by a dark yellow tasty aril[ 303 ]. Seed - cooked[ 301 ]. They can be boiled or roasted[ 301 ].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

Seed is poisonous if ingested