Prunus armeniaca 'Totem' pbr

Common Name:
Totem Apricot

Description:
Prunus armeniaca 'Totem' PBR is a compact, columnar apricot tree specifically bred for small gardens, courtyards, and large pots. This upright, space-saving variety produces full-sized, golden-orange fruit with a sweet, rich flavour ideal for fresh eating, cooking, and preserving. In early spring, it bursts into delicate pale pink to white blossoms before its lush, green foliage emerges, offering both ornamental appeal and seasonal productivity. Its narrow, vertical habit makes it perfect for tight spaces or as a feature tree in decorative containers. 'Totem' thrives in Melbourne’s climate, performing best in full sun with well-drained soil and benefits from winter pruning to maintain its structure and productivity. It is self-pollinating, though planting nearby apricots may improve yield. A smart, stylish choice for edible gardening in small urban spaces.

Form:
*Tree - Small
*Suitable for Espalier
*Suitable for Pots

Mature Size:
*Height: 2.5–3.0 m
*Width: 0.5–1.0 m

Aspect:
*Full Sun

Flowering:
*Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:
*Pale Pink
*White

Key Attributes:
*Edible Fruit
*Suitable for Pots
*Perennial
*Deciduous
*Self-Pollinating
*Suitable for Narrow Spaces
*Frost Tolerant (once established)
*Suitable for Espalier
*Spring Flowering and Summer Fruiting

Toxicity:
Seeds (pits) are toxic if ingested in quantity due to naturally occurring cyanogenic compounds. Fruit flesh is safe and edible.

Companion Plants:
*Lavandula angustifolia
*Thymus vulgaris
*Allium schoenoprasum (chives)
*Calendula officinalis
*Salvia officinalis