• Pears, peaches and nectarines are among the trees can be planted in small spaces.peach image by Andrzej Włodarczyk from Fotolia.com
  
  Most of us are trying to save money. The spring and summer seasons are an opportune time to save on your produce bill by planting fruit trees, even if your garden area is small. With small investments of money and time, you can enjoy fresh fruit grown in your own yard.
  
  

Citrus Trees in Containers

• Various kinds of citrus plants can be grown in containers.lime? image by tomcat2170 from Fotolia.com
  
  Lemon, lime and tangerine trees are among the many kinds of citrus trees that can be grown in containers almost anywhere in the nation. Of course, during the winter months, they would need to be protected from the cold.
  
  

Apple, Fig, Plum or Pear Trees for Espaliering

• Apple trees can be grown in small yards, using the espalier technique.apples on the tree image by Igor Zhorov from Fotolia.com
  
  Using the espalier approach, certain fruit trees can be grown successfully in small spaces. Espalier is a method of guiding fruit trees to attach themselves to wall spaces on your home, fence or garden shed.
  
  Oregon State University's Cooperative Extension Service recommends apple, pear or plum trees that are only one or two years of age since their branches can be bent more easily. Fig trees also are good candidates for this approach.
  
  

Cherry Trees

• Cherry trees can be grown in container gardens.cherries image by Alison Bowden from Fotolia.com
  
  Cherry trees need to be exposed to winter temperatures of between 32 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit in order for them to fruit properly the next year. Some nurseries may carry "low-chill" cherry and apple trees for warmer climates. Cherry trees also can be grown successfully in containers if pruned properly.
  
  

Heirloom Trees

• Persimmons are among the heirloom fruits that grow easily in smaller spaces.fruit of persimmon image by Paola Fontana from Fotolia.com
  
  Trees such as persimmon, quince, loquat, damson and medlar may not be familiar varieties. However, these fruit trees can also grow well in small areas. Needing heat and sun, the loquat tree grows best in the South and along coastal areas. Quince also needs plenty of sun. Medlar is more tolerant of northern temperatures. Persimmons do well with mild temperatures. While liking full sun, damsons produce their dark blue plums in cooler climates.