Most varieties of durian eaten in China come from Thailand. There are three common varieties: Golden Pillow, Elvis and Golden Phoenix. Elvis is a better durian. The best variety of durian is the Elvis Presley durian, but the common stone durian has a high yield, and a conservative estimate of acreage can exceed 10,000 pounds. It is best not to grow stone durian at home. The growing conditions of durian are very high, and the temperature should be kept above 22 degrees throughout the year.

Golden Pillow Durian

Produced in Thailand, this is the most popular variety of durian in China in recent years. It tastes sweet and light. It is the best choice for the first time to taste durian, and the price is also more friendly. Golden durian flesh is light yellow, large, with a golden yellow shell after maturity, yellow shell and black thorns. This variety can be cultivated all year round, the cultivation of the fertility period of 4 to 5 years, mu yield of about 600 kilograms.

Elvis Presley durian

Elvis Presley durian is not small, usually around 2.5kg, its skin is mostly green, the bottom of the fruit is marked with a clear five-pointed star. This is unique to the Elvis Presley durian, which has a relatively small kernel, usually only an adult-sized thumb. This durian variety is mostly planted in November or fall, and yields about 3,000 kilograms per acre.

Golden Phoenix Durian

Golden Phoenix Durian, one of the smallest durians, is even as big as a mango. Its flesh color, taste yellowish-white, sweet and slightly astringent, with a wine aroma, but the aftertaste has a strong fragrance and a light floral aroma. This durian is usually planted in the fall or winter and matures in the spring or summer, with a yield of about 700 kilograms per acre.