• Treebute Kit growing a Lemon Tree in a terra cotta planter with a Mediteranean as a meaningful way to honor a loved one.
  • Close up of an indoor-friendly Meyer Lemon Tree Kit ideal for those who need a portable memorial option to move with them.
  • Close-up of a basket full of fresh, ripe lemons grown with a Treebute Kit in memory of a loved one or pet.
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Meyer Lemon Tree

Meyer Lemon Tree

The Meyer Lemon Tree is a compact evergreen citrus that brings glossy green leaves, fragrant white blossoms, and sunny fruit into your everyday space. Perfect for sunny indoor spots, patios, or porches, this citrus tree thrives in a planter - making it a portable, heartfelt way to keep your tribute growing.

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Please Note: This product can not be shipped to AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, LA, OR, TX
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Meyer Lemon Treebute: A Sweet, Sunlit Tribute That Keeps Giving

With its cheerful yellow fruit, glossy green leaves, and sweet floral fragrance, the Meyer Lemon tree (Citrus x meyeri) offers a vibrant, uplifting way to honor someone who brought so much zest to your life. Perfect for sunny indoor spaces, patios, or porches, this citrus tree thrives in a planter. Many people love how it can bloom and fruit in cycles, so you may find flowers and golden lemons sharing the branches at the same time

Each Treebute is a complete memorial tree kit designed to be planted at home - a hands-on ritual many people find grounding and healing. The act of planting gives your hands something purposeful to do, and a living connection to someone you love.

Why You’ll Love the Meyer Lemon Tree

  • Comforting Fragrance: White blooms release a jasmine-citrus scent that can gently fill a room with natural freshness.
  • A Tribute That Keeps Giving: Harvesting fruit becomes a tangible way to remember - each lemon a small, tangible gift.
  • Evergreen Beauty Year-Round: Glossy leaves stay green through the seasons, with flowers and fruit often appearing together.
  • Indoor-Friendly & Moveable: Thrives in containers - keep it indoors most of the year, then enjoy it outside in warm months.
  • Beginner-Approved Citrus: Hardy and forgiving with simple rhythms: bright light, consistent watering, and good drainage.

Each Treebute Kit Includes

✓ Healthy Meyer Lemon tree (size you select)
✓ Step-by-step planting & watering care guide
✓ Personalized memorial message

➕ Optional Add-Ons (Customize Your Treebute Kit)

  • Planter (choose your style & size)
  • Premium potting mix (for indoor or patio planting)
  • Care extras (citrus fertilizer, moisture meter, gloves, rolling caddy, saucer tray)
  • Cremation-safe organic soil blend (for ashes, if/when you’re ready)
    Many customers plant without ashes - and that’s just as meaningful.

Everything arrives together, ready to plant.

Nurturing Your Memorial Tree

Not a citrus expert? No worries. The Meyer Lemon is hardy, rewarding, and surprisingly easy to grow:

  • Light: Loves full sun - ideally 6–8 hours of direct sunlight per day.
  • Water: Keep soil consistently moist but never soggy - water when the top 1–2 inches feel dry.
  • Pollination: Self-pollinating, but hand-pollinating blossoms with a soft brush may boost fruiting indoors.
  • Pruning: Light pruning encourages airflow and a balanced shape.

Optional: Plant with Cremation Ashes – The Treebute® Difference

For those who wish to incorporate cremation ashes, you can add our Treebute® organic soil blend - specially formulated to create a safer, more nurturing foundation when mixing ashes into soil.

Your tree is meaningful with or without ashes. This is simply an optional way to honor someone you love, when it feels right.

A Living Memorial That Grows With You

Finding a meaningful way to honor someone you love can feel overwhelming. A Meyer Lemon Tree Treebute offers something gentle and life-giving: a living presence you can keep close, nurture over time, and return to in ordinary moments. Many people find comfort in watching buds form, flowers open, and fruit ripen - small signs of continuity that can soften grief and make space for hope.

The act of planting creates meaning. The growth creates hope. The tree creates a place to remember.

Plant Specifications:

Bloom Time:
Spring and Fall
Botanical Name:
Citrus x meyeri 'Improved'
Growth Rate Value:
Moderate
Harvest Time:
February-March
Mature Height Value:
5-10 ft. unpruned
Mature Width Value:
3-4 ft.
Sunlight Value:
Full Sun
Does Not Ship To:
AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, LA, OR, TX
Growing Zones:
4-11 patio / 8-11 outdoors

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How much sun does the Meyer Lemon Treebute tree need?

Bright light is the key. Aim for as much direct sun as possible - outdoors is best when weather allows. Indoors, place it at the brightest window and consider a grow light if natural light is limited.

Can the Meyer Lemon Tree live indoors?

Yes - especially during colder months. Place it near the sunniest window you have, rotate it occasionally for even growth, and avoid cold drafts. Many people move it outdoors for summer sun and bring it in when temperatures drop.

Is the Meyer Lemon tree safe and manageable for someone who’s not “good with plants”?

Yes. Meyer Lemon trees are one of the most beginner-friendly fruit trees for containers. With bright light, consistent watering, and occasional feeding, they’re very forgiving - and we include straightforward care guidance.

Does the Meyer Lemon tree need to be planted in the ground, or can it live in a pot?

A Meyer Lemon Tree can thrive in a pot, which is ideal for patios, porches, balconies, or moving indoors during cold weather. Container growing is common and often recommended in cooler regions.

Do I need a second Meyer Lemon tree for pollination?

No. Meyer lemon trees are typically self-pollinating, meaning one tree can produce fruit on its own. If it’s indoors, gentle hand-pollination (a light brush over blossoms) can help.

What kind of pot and soil should I use if I’m planting it in a container?

Choose a pot with drainage holes and use a well-draining citrus or cactus-style mix. Good drainage is crucial for citrus health, especially indoors or on covered patios.

Is this easy to care for if we’re not experienced gardeners?

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