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    How long does it take for a durian tree to grow?
    Maggie Moran
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    Maggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.
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    It can take from 7-10 years for the tree to grow from a seedling to a tree that is able to bear fruit.
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    Can you grow durian in California?
    Maggie Moran
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    Maggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.
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    The tree needs a tropical rain climate, like that found near the equator. So it is not a tree you will find in California.
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    Can you grow a papaya tree indoors?
    Maggie Moran
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    Maggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.
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    It is not ideal to attempt to grow a 15-foot tree indoors, not to mention the lack of fruit from not having a plant capable of fertilizing the flowers.
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    How tall are durian trees?
    Maggie Moran
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    Maggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.
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    Some durian trees can grow to 150 feet in height, with the lowest branch over 60 feet from the ground.
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    What is the minimum size of pot for growing durian tree?
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    3 x 3 x 3 feet, and should be filled with topsoil mixed with 3 or 4 pots of well-decomposed cow manure or compost.
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