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Same problem with Rambutan. But by all means, go for it and see if you can make it work. You might end up with some freak tree that likes the conditions enough to fruit. Was it mangostein that was said nobody could fruit in FL until it finally happened?
Nothing like this is impossible, so give it a shot. Who knows you might just be the first.
Does anybody know if the Durio species that were planted inside the Whitman greenhouse at Fairchild Garden ever produced any fruit while they were in there?
Gainesville can get really cold! Are you sure even a greenhouse would help unless you do supplemental heating during winter cold fronts?
Durian can produce with branches trained to grow along a cable some 8’ above the ground.Duplicating soil, humidity, and heat are easier than duplicating the light you might need for good pollination.Peter