• A variety of dwarf fruit and nut trees can be found in Oklahoma.Thomas Northcut/Photodisc/Getty Images
  
  Compared to regular or full-size trees, dwarf nut and fruit trees require less space, and less maintenance such as spraying and pruning. They also often mature more quickly than regular trees. The northwest part of Oklahoma is part of what is known as USDA hardiness zones 5 to 8 in the United States. These zones are good for nuts and fruits that do not tolerate extreme heat or cold.
  
  

Dwarf Red Delicious Apple Tree

• The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service lists apple trees as one of the two best fruit trees for the conditions that prevail in Oklahoma. It also says virtually every type of apple tree can be dwarfed. Red Delicious is among the varieties of apples recommended for the state. Red Delicious apples are among the most popular in the country. The dwarfed Red Delicious tree produces crops of crunchy and bright red apples. The inside has a crunchy texture and is white. They can be eaten straight from the tree. They also produce apples more quickly in terms of years than a regular apple tree and adapt to various kinds of soil. They grow to up to 15 feet in height.
  
  

Elberta Dwarf Peach Tree

• Along with apples, peach trees are also recommended as one of the top fruit trees to be grown in Oklahoma. One of the more popular choices for Northeastern Oklahoma is the Elberta dwarf peach tree. This tree will reach of a height of approximately 15 feet and grow 10 feet wide. It produces a peach that is large and tasty. It is recommended to plant it in pairs to create cross-pollination. It can also be pollinated with another variety of peach tree. The Elberta dwarf peach tree will grow in different types of soils. It is resistant to droughts and insects. The Gardening Central website lists the Elberta peach as probably the best known variety in the world.
  
  

Pawnee Pecan Tree

• Pawnee pecan trees already have natural dwarf tree characteristics and are a common choice for property areas with limited space. They grow to approximately 30 feet high and 30 feet wide, which is much smaller than most pecan trees. They produce nuts that are large and sweet. Pawnee pecan trees are mostly found in the southern states, but will grow in Northeastern Oklahoma and withstand cold. Its nuts mature in the fall, resulting in ideal timing for the holiday season. Pawnee pecan trees are resistant to aphids, which often attack other pecan varieties. It produces approximately 50 nuts for each pound.