What is a Root Ball?
A root ball is the name given to the part of a plant that contains the root. When you purchase a plant that is already growing it can come in a variety of ways. You may get a bare root plant, one that is in a pot, or a plant that has its roots enclosed in soil, in a burlap or plastic sack. If your plant arrives with bare roots, you will not have a root ball to contend with. Either of the other two methods will include one. The root ball consists of the roots and the dirt that surround them. When you are ready to put your plant in the ground, it is important to treat the root ball carefully. If the root ball is damaged during planting, the plant may not recover. The method of planting differs slightly, depending on whether you are transplanting a shrub or flower from a pot or one that has the root balled in a sack. Before you begin transplanting, have everything you will need ready. You will need a pair of work gloves, a shovel, a bucket or pitcher of water and some organic matter to gi
A Root Ball is known as the area of the palm tree which the roots are covered in dirt or sand. The Root Ball can vary in size depending on the type of palm tree and the size of the palm tree. The Root Ball of the Windmill Palm tree is rather small in size compared to the overall height of the tree itself.
OK….Basically the … shite…The root ball is covered in burlap in this pic. Your tree/ root ball is probably smaller. Soak= water…I would put a hose on it for 5 minutes 2 times a week. If in the heat of the summer you notice leaves wilting, go to 3 times a week watering. FYI, most people kill trees by over watering, not under watering.
