DIZON EXOTIC FRUIT TREES

Manila Bulletin, Agriculture, Thursday, March 18, 1999

Durian in Silang

DURIAN IN SILANG. Photo shows a double-stock durian tree that is full of flowers at the Cavite State University (CvSU) planted by CvSU President Ruperto S. Sangalang four years ago. Like other plantings in Luzon, durian appears to bear fruit here in February to March compared to the usual May and June flowering in Mindanao. The fruits in Luzon are expected to be harvestable late May or June. The tree in photo is now in its second year of bearing. It was supplied by Bernie Dizon who also supplied other high-value trees such as grafted mangosteen, lychee and rambutan. Photo shows from left: Bernie Dizon, Prof. Pedro F. Matel (in charge of the fruit project), and lawyer Ernie Perez. Other places in Luzon where durian trees are fruiting include Central Luzon State University in Nueva Ecija, Tiaong, Quezon; Alaminos, Laguna; Lipa City in Batangas, and many others.