The clump consisting of the main roots of a plant and the soil (or other growing medium) clinging to them. The root ball should be kept intact when transplanting.
The roots and surrounding soil of a plant that has been dug up or container grown.
ball of soil containing the roots of a tree
remaining root and soil after tree is field-harvested.
The intact ball of earth or growing medium containing the roots of a nursery plant.
The mass of potting mixture and roots of a plant in a pot or some other container.
Earth and soil that is lifted up when a tree and its roots fall over.
The network of roots along with the attached soil, of any given plant.
The clump of soil containing the roots of a tree, often bound in burlap.